'Port-Royal' is a classic work of French literature, written by the renowned writer and critic Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve. The book is a historical and biographical study of the Jansenist convent of Port-Royal, one of the most important centers of intellectual and spiritual life in 17th century France. Filled with fascinating details and insights into the lives of the nuns and scholars who lived there, 'Port-Royal' remains a captivating read for lovers of history, philosophy, and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.