Project Gutenberg 2016-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 132 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Waller, E. M. (Emily Mary) Waller, Emily Mary My Memoirs, Vol. VI, 1832 to 1833 Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Laura Rodriguez Natal and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) "My Memoirs, Vol. VI, 1832 to 1833" by Alexandre Dumas is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a vivid reflection of Dumas's life during a period marked by creativity, friendship, and the cultural climate of his time. The book documents the preparations for a lavish fancy dress ball, showcasing Dumas's social circle and interactions with prominent artists of the era, which offers rich insights into the art and literature scene of early 19th century France. At the start of the memoir, Dumas candidly describes the chaotic yet thrilling preparations for his much-anticipated fancy dress ball, a social event that promises to pull together the artistic community. He recounts the logistical challenges of accommodating hundreds of guests in his modest lodgings, the efforts of his artist friends like Eugène Delacroix and Louis Boulanger who contribute their talents to decorate the venue, and the excitement surrounding the festivities. Scenes of hunting for provisions provide a blend of humor and nostalgia, as Dumas reflects on his youthful exuberance and the camaraderie shared with his friends in an atmosphere filled with laughter and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 PQ Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature 1384592 1384595 2024-10-21T11:01:32.509044 2023-09-22T08:07:11.721751 text/html text/html 1385979 2024-04-02T20:50:12 text/html 665875 2024-10-21T11:01:54.384928 application/epub+zip 682913 2024-10-21T11:01:37.155011 application/epub+zip 615075 2024-10-21T11:01:34.599016 application/epub+zip 1049473 2024-10-21T11:02:05.290915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 962293 2024-10-21T11:01:51.179925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 894665 2022-09-23T09:01:04.897244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1285605 1285619 2024-10-21T11:01:28.394058 2023-09-22T08:07:08.269684 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1265720 2024-04-02T21:21:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17777 2024-10-21T11:02:05.462872 application/rdf+xml 9015 2024-10-21T11:01:35.125000 image/jpeg 2046 2024-10-21T11:01:34.871005 image/jpeg 618054 2024-10-21T11:01:32.627028 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia