Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 2 by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand

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Author Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
Editor Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907
Title Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 2
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Summary "Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 2" by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This work reflects the author's experiences and observations regarding the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution and his personal life, including his return to France and his marriage. Chateaubriand, a prominent French writer and diplomat, offers a deeply personal narrative interwoven with historical commentary and reflections. The opening of this memoir recounts Chateaubriand's significant return to France after a period of exile, revealing his feelings of nostalgia and anxiety about the drastic changes brought on by the Revolution. He describes his journey to Saint-Malo to see his mother and reflects on the unrest and devastation he witnesses along the way. As he navigates through family dynamics and societal upheavals, he finds himself pressured into marrying Mlle de Lavigne under unusual circumstances. The narrative delves into the complexities of his relationships, the emotional weight of returning to a radically altered France, and his contemplation of loyalty to the monarchy versus the emerging republican ideals. This opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of identity, societal conflict, and the personal struggles faced amid revolutionary fervor. (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. 23654
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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