La Russie en 1839, Volume III

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Custine, Astolphe, marquis de, 1790-1857

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Russie en 1839, Volume III" by marquis de Astolphe Custine is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a unique perspective on Russian society, politics, and culture during that time, exploring the intricacies of a nation on the cusp of change. The author provides observations on various aspects of Russian life, including the influence of the emperor and the peculiarities of Russian social structures. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene in Saint Petersburg during the summer of 1839, reflecting on the city's melancholic atmosphere in the absence of the emperor. He notes the architectural inconsistencies and the resulting desolation, pondering the effect of the emperor's presence on the court and the people. As he prepares to journey to Moscow, he emphasizes his desire to capture the essence of Russia, showcasing his observations on the ambition and restraint of its people, the peculiarities of social hierarchy, and the significant cultural differences compared to the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Release date is 2008-11-15