Interviewed by Jonathan Burton

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Who is Lamartine?

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Why would an author enter politics?

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What were Lamartine’s major influences?

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How did he view French Revolution, and why did he choose the tricolor over the red revolutionary flag?

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Why did he reject the red flag and socialism?

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What is Lamartine’s legacy?

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Was Lamartine a successful politician?

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Did Lamartine’s ideas influence future politicians?

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