| Author |
Arnault, A.-V. (Antoine-Vincent), 1766-1834 |
| Title |
Souvenirs d'un sexagénaire, Tome I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Souvenirs d'un sexagénaire, Tome I" by A.-V. Arnault is a memoir written in the early 19th century. The author reflects on his personal history and the society around him, sharing insights that bridge his experiences with significant historical events in France. The book promises a deep exploration of the author's life intertwined with broader societal changes, focusing on both individual and collective memory. The beginning of "Souvenirs d'un sexagénaire" presents the author's intention behind writing his memoirs, distinguishing his work from other autobiographical accounts and discussing the potential value of memories in contributing to societal knowledge. The author gives an account of his childhood, including pivotal moments such as the death of Louis XV, and discusses his early education at the Collège de Juilly, where he encountered various influential figures in his life. Through personal anecdotes, he reveals his impressions of authority, the educational system, and the dynamics of his formative years, setting the stage for a more extensive exploration of his life and the historical context in which it unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italy -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Arnault, A.-V. (Antoine-Vincent), 1766-1834
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Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
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Authors -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.
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Theater -- France -- Paris
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Malta -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22633 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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