Correspondance de Chateaubriand avec la marquise de V... by Chateaubriand et al.

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Author Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
Author Vichet, Louisa Phillipa Rioufol d'Hautevill, Marquise de, 1779-1848
Title Correspondance de Chateaubriand avec la marquise de V...
Un dernier amour de René
Note Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Correspondance de Chateaubriand avec la marquise de V..." by Chateaubriand et al. is a collection of letters written during the early 19th century. This epistolary work explores the intimate correspondence between the French writer François-René de Chateaubriand and the marquise, a woman of refined sensibility and intellect. The letters reveal the nuances of their relationship, marked by admiration, longing, and a complex interplay of emotions, highlighting the challenges of love and connection across unseen barriers. At the start of this correspondence, we are introduced to the marquise de V..., who lives in solitude at her family château while nurturing a deep admiration for Chateaubriand. In 1827, prompted by concerns for his health, she writes to him, igniting a dialogue that spans nearly two years. Chateaubriand, navigating a tumultuous personal life and political landscape, responds to her feelings with unexpected passion. Yet, the distance between them—both geographical and emotional—creates a tension, as the marquise grapples with her desire for a connection while remaining an "unknown" to him. The opening portion sets the stage for a poignant exploration of unfulfilled love, longing, and the intricate ballet of correspondence where longing often outpaces revelation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
Subject Authors, French -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Category Text
EBook-No. 17261
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Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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