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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 6 (of 6) Mémoires d'outre-tombe volume 6 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_d%27Outre-Tombe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand" is a historical account written in the early 20th century, translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. The book serves as the sixth volume of Chateaubriand's renowned reflections on his life experiences, focusing particularly on his diplomatic and literary journeys across Europe. The opening part reveals the author's contemplative and nostalgic tone as he recounts his travels from Carlsbad to Paris, intertwining memories of historical figures and personal reflections that capture the essence of his past. The opening of this memoir begins with Chateaubriand's journey from Carlsbad to Paris, filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes he encounters and the people he meets along the way. As he travels, he reflects on interactions and memories linked to significant historical figures like Voltaire and discusses the nuances of his own emotions regarding love, memory, and aging. He presents his observations on life, nature, and society, comparing past and present, which generate a poignant tone throughout his journey. These reflections not only serve as a travel narrative but also provide insight into Chateaubriand's philosophical musings and the changing fabric of European society during his time. (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. | 55124 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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