"Contemporaries, Series 3: Literary Studies and Portraits" is an important work by the famous French writer and literary critic Jules Lemaitre. In this book, the author offers the reader an in-depth analysis and accurate portraits of the most outstanding writers of that time. He explains their creative heritage in a leading way, noting the peculiarities of style and originality of each author. With the help of accurate literary analyses, Jules Lemaître allows the reader to better understand and appreciate the contribution of each writer to world literature. This book will be useful reading for those who are interested in literary criticism and want to deepen their knowledge of literary movements and authors of the 19th century."