Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse by Ernest Renan
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"Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse" by Ernest Renan is a collection of autobiographical reflections written in the late 19th century. The work explores Renan's formative years and his upbringing in Tréguier, Brittany, offering insights into his childhood experiences, community, and the religious influences that shaped his early life. The narrative is characterized by a blend of nostalgia and introspection, with a focus on the emotions and moments that defined his early identity.
At the start of the narrative, Renan introduces his native town, Tréguier, describing its rich ecclesiastical heritage and the deep influence of the Church on his upbringing. He recalls the legends of the once-prevalent spiritual life, including tales of Saint Tudwal and the city of Is, while reflecting on the contrasting nature of his childhood innocence and the later intellectual struggles during his time at various seminaries. Through vignettes of significant figures from his youth, such as the "broyeur de lin" (linen grinder), Renan sets up a poignant examination of love, loss, and societal change, ultimately establishing a powerful connection between his personal history and broader themes of faith and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 |
|---|---|
| Title | Souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31440 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Last Update | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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