Voyage autour de ma chambre by Xavier de Maistre
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| Author | Maistre, Xavier de, 1763-1852 |
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| Title | Voyage autour de ma chambre |
| Note | Œuvres complètes, nouvelle édition, revue par l'auteur, Tome Premier. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journey_Around_My_Room Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyage_autour_de_ma_chambre |
| Credits | Produced by Anne Dreze, Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe |
| Summary | "Voyage autour de ma chambre" by Xavier de Maistre is a philosophical narrative written in the early 19th century. This work is marked by a unique blend of travel literature and introspective reflection, as the author embarks on a metaphorical journey around his own room, exploring the nature of thought, solitude, and personal experience. The narrative centers on the protagonist, who delights in the mental escapades afforded by simply traversing the space of his chamber, inviting readers to consider the joy and freedom found within the confines of their own domesticity. The opening of "Voyage autour de ma chambre" introduces the reader to the author's ambitious yet whimsical undertaking: a detailed exploration of his own room over the course of forty-two days. With a tone that marries humor and tender introspection, he posits that this journey offers liberation from the banality of daily life and a refuge from the trials of the outside world. The author invites a diverse audience to join him, asserting that anyone, regardless of circumstance, can travel imaginatively within their own space. He begins to chronicle the furniture and objects within his room, attributing philosophical significance to each element and demonstrating how they inspire both contemplation and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40248 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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