The Journal of the Goncourts (Third Series, Volume One) Memoirs of a Literary Life is an important publication that offers readers a unique opportunity to look at the literary scene of the 19th century through the eyes of the outstanding French writer brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt. In a kind of diary, they record events and thoughts about the most famous writers, art critics and cultural figures of the era in which they lived. Authentic records help not only to understand and feel the atmosphere of that time, but also reveal the secrets of the literary world on which the Goncourts worked. This book will become an integral part of anyone interested in the history of literature and culture of France in the 19th century."