Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 1 by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand
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| Author | Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848 |
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| Editor | Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907 |
| Title | Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 1" by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century." This work begins with the reflections of its author on his life from his birth in 1768 up until his return from emigration in 1800, covering pivotal moments in French history, including the Revolution and his experiences in Rome and Prague. Through his narrative, Chateaubriand not only recounts personal memories but also engages with themes of genius, beauty, and the socio-political environment of his time. "The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Chateaubriand's entry into the literary world as he begins sharing his experiences with a close circle of friends in the 1830s." The scene depicts a salon at the Abbaye-au-Bois, where prominent figures from both the old and new France gather to listen to Chateaubriand read from his manuscript. This setting is characterized by a mix of light and shadow, creating an atmosphere that reflects the complexity of his subjects. As he prepares to share his life story, he contemplates the weight of his words and the reactions they might provoke among his esteemed audience, foreshadowing the blend of history, nostalgia, and personal introspection that define these memoirs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries |
| Subject | Enghien, Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon, duc d', 1772-1804 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18864 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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