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Which subjects did Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve address in his speeches to the French Senate?
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In 1865, Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve was appointed to the French Senate by imperial decree. Although his addresses were often unpopular with his colleagues due to his liberal views, he notably spoke on the following subjects:1
- Public libraries and liberty of thought: An address delivered in 1867 in support of these causes.1
- Liberty of education: An address delivered in 1868.1