Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 1 by Stendhal
"Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 1" by Stendhal is an autobiographical work written in the early 19th century. This compelling narrative delves into the life and thoughts of Henri Beyle (Stendhal), sharing reflections on his personal experiences, relationships, and artistic environment. The narrative provides readers with insights into the author's psyche, illuminated by his expressive style and keen observations. At the start of the book, we find Stendhal reflecting on the picturesqueview from San Pietro in Montorio in Rome, contemplating his life as he approaches fifty. He muses on his past loves and occupations, revealing a mix of joy and melancholy. This introspection highlights his struggle with emotions and the passage of time, as he grapples with memories of romantic pursuits that often ended in disappointment. Stendhal's desire to write his life story emerges as a way to seek understanding and perhaps redemption, amid an engaging portrayal of his surroundings and the historical significance of Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Debraye, Henry, 1878-1948 |
| Title | Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_Henry_Brulard Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vie_de_Henry_Brulard |
| Credits | Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by Gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53749 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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