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The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England. volume 3 (of 6) Mémoires d'outre-tombe volume 3

By François-René Chateaubriand

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the life and legacy of a writer as he finds himself in political turmoil and reflects on his personal journey through 19th-century France.

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2017-05-29
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"The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England" is a memoir that takes readers back to 19th-century France, sharing the life story of Chateaubriand amidst a time of great change. Follow Chateaubriand as he remembers his family, shares his journey as a writer, and discusses his relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte while giving accounts of the hardships he faced during some very important historical events, like the suppression of his works, his journey to Jerusalem after returning to his home in France in 1807, and purchasing Vallée-aux-Loups to separate himself from all the chaos from political life going on. Through personal stories and reflections on his writings, like "The Martyrs", the author paints a vivid picture of a writer navigating a politically charged society and the impact it had on his life.

About the Author

François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who influenced French literature of the nineteenth century. Descended from an old aristocratic family from Brittany, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition. In an age when large numbers of intellectuals turned against the Church, he authored the Génie du christianisme in defense of the Catholic faith. His works include the autobiography Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, published posthumously in 1849–1850.

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