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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 3 (of 6)
Mémoires d'outre-tombe volume 3 |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England" is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This multi-volume work chronicles the life of Chateaubriand, providing insights into his personal experiences, his literary contributions, and the tumultuous political landscape of France, particularly during the Napoleonic era. Chateaubriand reflects on his family, his literary endeavors, and his relationships with prominent figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and his own cousin Armand, detailing the trials they faced during significant historical events. At the start of this volume, Chateaubriand recounts his return to France in 1807 after travels that included a significant journey to Jerusalem. He reflects on the impact of his wife’s illness while he was away and the difficulties his opinions about Napoleon posed for him, including the suppression of the "Mercure" and threats to his safety. The opening also describes Chateaubriand's purchase of the Vallée-aux-Loups as a retreat away from the chaos of political life. He details the challenges he faced as a writer during this period, notably the reception of his literary works like "The Martyrs," illustrating his trials with critics and the broader political and social climate in France. (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. | 54807 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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