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The Memoirs of Chateaubriand Volume II

by François-René de Chateaubriand

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 successes, and his travels in the Near East. The Memoirs of Chateaubriand is an autobiographical work that spans the author's life from his childhood to his death. Volume II covers the period from 1800 to 1811, a time of great upheaval in France. Chateaubriand returned to France after a long exile and fought for the King in the Napoleonic Wars. He also achieved literary success with his novel Atala and his travelogue The Genius of Christianity. This volume is particularly notable for Chateaubriand's reflections on the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. He writes candidly about his own experiences and his thoughts on the events of the time. The Memoirs of Chateaubriand is a valuable historical document as well as a fascinating personal account.
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English

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French

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1826

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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...

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