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François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand, est un écrivain, mémorialiste et homme politique français. Il est considéré comme l'un des précurseurs du romantisme français et l'un des plus grands noms de la littérature française. Issu de la noblesse bretonne, Chateaubriand est plusieurs fois ambassadeur auprès de souverains divers, il est nommé ministre des Affaires étrangères de 1822 à 1824 sous la Restauration.

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In the fifth volume of his captivating memoirs, Chateaubriand, now a prominent figure in the literary world, immerses us in the tumultuous political landscape of his time. With his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant reflection, he shares his extraordinary journey, enriched by vivid excerpts from his extensive correspondence with the eras most influential literary, intellectual, and political luminaries.

In the third volume of Teixeira de Mattos captivating translation of Chateaubriands Memoirs from Beyond the Tomb, delve into the dramatic downfall, exile, and death of Napoleon. This volume is rich with the authors poignant reflections on some of the most influential figures of his time, all infused with his characteristic melancholy. - Summary by Nicole Lee

Dive into the captivating first volume of Chateaubriands *Memoires dOutre Tombe*, beautifully translated in the Victorian style. This volume intricately explores his early life, from his evocative childhood experiences to his adventurous travels in America, which would later inspire much of his writing. Journey alongside one of Frances most influential figures, who not only shaped the Romantic movement but also passionately engaged with the tumultuous events of the nineteenth century. With a remarkable blend of honesty and eloquence, Chateaubriands memoirs stand as a remarkable testament to ...

In Volume II of Chateaubriands Memoirs from Beyond the Tomb, translated by Teixeira de Mattos, we journey through a captivating period of his life. From his reluctant return to France to defend the monarchy to his early literary triumphs, Chateaubriand paints vivid portraits of historical figures, including Napoleon. His travels in the Near East during the early 19th century are recounted with his signature blend of sharp wit and poignant reflection. Join us as we explore this fascinating narrative, brought to life by the eloquent voice of Nicole Lee.

In the wake of Napoleons comet fading over St Helena, Chateaubriand delves into the intricacies of the Bourbon Restoration in this captivating volume. Encountering a remarkable array of literary and political figures, he chronicles the evolution of his diplomatic career with vivid detail. - Summary by Nicole Lee

François-René, Vizconde de Chateaubriand es un escritor y político francés. Se le considera uno de los precursores del Romanticismo francés y uno de los grandes nombres de la literatura francesa. Sus descripciones de la naturaleza y su análisis de los sentimientos del "yo" lo convirtieron en un modelo para la generación de escritores románticos de Francia ("Quiero ser Chateaubriand o nada" proclamó el joven Victor Hugo). También fue el primero, en René, ou les Effets des passions (1802) en formular la "ola de pasiones".