Lettres de Dupuis et Cotonet
work by Musset
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The Lettres de Dupuis et Cotonet is a work by Alfred de Musset, a French Romantic dramatist and poet. Published between 1836 and 1837, this collection of letters is recognized for its brilliant satire of the literary trends and fashions of its time.1
Musset, known for his plays and poetry, was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement. While associated with Romanticism, he often humorously critiqued its more extreme aspects. His Lettres de Dupuis et Cotonet exemplifies this critical yet playful approach to the literary scene.12
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