Cover of François-René de Chateaubriand

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Lifetime: 1768 - 1848 Passed: ≈ 176 years ago

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Former Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs of France

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France
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François-René de Chateaubriand

François-René de Chateaubriand, often referred to simply as Chateaubriand, was a prominent French writer, diplomat, and politician of the 19th century. Born on September 4, 1768, in Saint-Malo, France, Chateaubriand lived a life filled with literary achievements, political involvement, and philosophical musings.

Chateaubriand's principles were deeply rooted in his love for literature, religion, and his conservative political views. He believed in the power of literature to evoke emotions, convey moral messages, and capture the essence of human experience. As a staunch conservative, he advocated for the preservation of traditional values and institutions.

He is famous for his notable works, which include "Atala" (1801), "The Genius of Christianity" (1802), and "Memoirs from Beyond the Grave" (1848-1850). These works established Chateaubriand as one of the leading figures of French Romanticism and brought him widespread acclaim for his lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and exploration of spiritual themes.

Chateaubriand's philosophy can be characterized by his emphasis on the importance of religious faith and the role of literature in shaping cultural and moral values. He believed that Christianity was a fundamental force that brought meaning and purpose to human existence, and he sought to convey its significance through his writings.

François-René de Chateaubriand passed away on July 4, 1848, in Paris, France. He is remembered as one of the greatest literary figures of his time, contributing significantly to French Romanticism and leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape. His works continue to be studied, appreciated, and celebrated for their poetic beauty and profound insights into the human condition.

An interesting fact about Chateaubriand is that he served as a diplomat and ambassador for France, representing the country in various capacities, including in the United Kingdom and as an ambassador to the Vatican. This dual role as both a writer and a diplomat allowed him to engage with influential figures of his time and contribute to both literary and political spheres.

In conclusion, François-René de Chateaubriand was a renowned French writer known for his contributions to Romantic literature and his conservative principles. His notable works and philosophical ideas have left a lasting impact on the literary world. Despite his passing, his legacy continues to inspire and captivate readers around the globe.

Books by François-René de Chateaubriand

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 2 Cover image

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 2

Memoir Biography
History Romance Culture Classic Literature Introspection French Literature

Plongez dans l'univers envoûtant de "Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 2" de François-René de Chateaubriand, un livre qui vous transporte au-delà des limites de la vie et de la mort. Découvrez les mémoires intimes de l'auteur français renommé, qui mêlent...

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 1 Cover image

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 1

Memoir Biography
History Autobiography Romanticism Classic Literature French Literature

Plongez dans les méandres de l'histoire extraordinaire de François-René de Chateaubriand alors qu'il vous emmène dans un voyage captivant au-delà de la tombe avec "Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 1." Découvrez les secrets captivants, les émotions intime...

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 3 Cover image

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 3

Memoir Biography
History Autobiography Romanticism Classic Literature French Literature

Plongez-vous dans le monde captivant de François-René de Chateaubriand avec le Tome 3 de ses "Mémoires d'outre-tombe". Une épopée littéraire et historique qui vous transporte à travers les méandres d'une vie extraordinaire. Dans ce troisième tome, Ch...

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 4 Cover image

Mémoires d'outre-tombe. Tome 4

Memoir Biography
Autobiography Romanticism Classic Literature French Literature

Plongez dans le quatrième tome captivant des "Mémoires d'outre-tombe" de François-René de Chateaubriand, où l'auteur révèle les secrets les plus profonds de son âme et de son époque. Au cœur de ce récit envoûtant, Chateaubriand nous entraîne dans un...

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume II Cover image

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume II

Memoir Biography
War Religion Travels Autobiography Evil Christianity Life

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume II: A fascinating and introspective look at the life of one of France's most celebrated writers. This volume covers the period from Chateaubriand's return to France to fight for the King, his early literary success...

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Voyage en Italie

Memoir Non-Fiction Travel
History Romanticism Literature Culture Art Italy Travelogue French Literature

Voyage en Italie de François-René de Chateaubriand vous transporte dans une aventure enchanteresse à travers la péninsule italienne. Laissez-vous captiver par les récits vivants de Chateaubriand qui évoquent la splendeur artistique, culturelle et nat...

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume III Cover image

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume III

Memoir
Death Life Exile Experiences Memory Entertainment

Witness the fall of Napoleon from the eyes of one of his closest confidants. The third volume of François-René de Chateaubriand's Memoirs from Beyond the Grave covers the spectacular fall, exile, and death of Napoleon, and is replete with the author...

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume IV Cover image

The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume IV

Memoir Non-Fiction
Self-Discovery Narrative Passion political Experiences Memory

Embark on a riveting journey through the tumultuous times of post-revolutionary France in "The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume IV" by François-René de Chateaubriand. As the echoes of the French Revolution resonate, Chateaubriand, a witness to history...

Memoirs of Chateaubriand 1768 to 1800 Cover image

Memoirs of Chateaubriand 1768 to 1800

This is the first volume of Chateaubriand's Memoires d'Outre Tombe, in a Victorian translation. It covers the period from his birth, including the extraordinarily evocative childhood years and his travels in America, the source of some of his later w...

Compilation de Pensées, Textes et Poésies Cover image

Compilation de Pensées, Textes et Poésies

Comme l'indique le titre, ce sont différents pensées de l'auteur, sur la vie, l'être humain, aussi la vie politique, avec deux textes, "De la Monarchie selon la Charte", et "Réflexions politiques". Chateaubriand, homme de lettres si talentueux et hom...

Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume V Cover image

Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume V

The memoirs of Chateaubriand continue in Volume 5, with the author, now a grand hommes des lettres, still in the thick of political events, telling his story with his trademark acerbity and melancholy, interspersed with extracts from his voluminous c...

Mémoires, lettres et pièces authentiques touchant la vie et la mort de S.A.R. Monseigneur Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois, Fils de France, Duc de Berry Cover image

Mémoires, lettres et pièces authentiques touchant la vie et la mort de S.A.R. Monseigneur Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois, Fils de France, Duc de Berry

Le duc de Berry ( Versailles, 1778_ Paris, 1820) est le neveu de Louis XVIII, et le fils du Comte d’Artois, futur Charles X. Il sert dans l’armée de Condé, entre 1792 et 1797, puis passe en Angleterre. Il a, de sa compagne anglaise, Amy Brown, deux f...

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Atala

What were the lower Mississippi River, Gulf Coast regions, and Appalachians of North America like in the earliest colonial days? Full of untamed forests, wild animals, nuts, berries, and Indians. Chateaubriand spent many years exploring the area, and...

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Natchez

Voyage en Amérique de Chateaubriand, peuples indiens. Drame « cornélien », un très beau roman : amour, amitié, tendresse, patrie, jalousie, etc…, avec le style si fluide de Chateaubriand . Ses descriptions imagées furent écrites dans un style novateu...

Vie de Rancé Cover image

Vie de Rancé

Hagiographie. Vie de Rancé, 1626-1700. La Trappe. Noblesse de robe. Abbé mondain. Partisan du cardinal de Retz, ennemi de Mazarin. Les réflexions toujours intéressantes de Fr.-R. de Chateaubriand dans son style inimitable. Histoire. Religion....

Itinéraire de Paris à Jérusalem Cover image

Itinéraire de Paris à Jérusalem

Préfaces très intéressantes, édition 1867. "Itinéraire de Paris à Jérusalem" est un récit de voyage de François-René de Chateaubriand publié en 1811. Un vrai témoignage. Il relate un voyage effectué de juillet 1806 à juin 1807. Ce voyage fut entrepri...

Essai sur les révolutions suivi des Etudes historiques Cover image

Essai sur les révolutions suivi des Etudes historiques

Essai historique, politique et moral sur les révolutions anciennes et modernes, considérées dans leurs rapports avec la Révolution française (1797), suivi des Etudes historiques (1831). - Summary by Christiane Jehanne