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The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England, Volume 1 (of 6) : Mémoires d'outre-tombe, volume 1
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England" is an autobiographical work written in the early 19th century. This memoir chronicles the life of François René de Chateaubriand, focusing on his childhood, education, and significant experiences that shaped him, as well as his reflections on his family and heritage. Through his narrative, Chateaubriand provides insight into the political and cultural landscape of his time, exploring themes of love, loss, and identity. At the start of the memoir, Chateaubriand introduces himself, detailing his noble ancestry and family background. He reflects on his early years in Saint-Malo, where he was born, and the experiences that marked his childhood, including his relationship with family members, particularly his mother, grandmother, and siblings. Chateaubriand recounts vivid memories of his upbringing, educational challenges, and first encounters with the world outside his home, as well as the powerful influence of his environment and spirituality on his identity. The opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of his life, filled with personal anecdotes and historical context, inviting readers into the emotional landscape of his formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_d%27Outre-Tombe
- Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2017-05-18
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