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| Author | Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title |
The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England, Volume 2 (of 6) Mémoires d'outre-tombe, volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust. |
| Summary | "The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England" by François René de Chateaubriand is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This work recounts the author's life experiences, particularly focusing on the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, his travels, and his reflections on society and politics. Chateaubriand, a prominent figure in French literature and politics, provides a personal lens through which readers can explore the complexities and upheavals of his time. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on his return to France amidst the rising tides of the Revolution. He depicts a landscape transformed by turmoil, showcasing the drastic changes since his departure. Chateaubriand recounts family interactions upon his arrival, including discussions about his planned emigration and eventual marriage—a union arranged amid political upheaval. His narrative captures meetings with key revolutionary figures and portrays the chaotic atmosphere of Paris in 1792, highlighting the tensions between royalists and revolutionaries, setting the stage for his eventual journey to join the royalist forces abroad. This opening portion offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, underscoring the personal dislocations that accompanied the broader societal shifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54788 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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