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Title:
Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 3 of 3)
Mémoires d'un père pour servir à l'Instruction de ses enfans
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)
Summary: "Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 3 of 3)" by Jean-François Marmontel is a series of autobiographical reflections written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed account of the author's life experiences, focusing on his development as a writer, relationships with significant figures of his time, and personal challenges. Marmontel shares insights into his family background, early education, literary ambitions, and the various social circles he navigated, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 18th-century France. The opening of this volume introduces Marmontel's inner thoughts following the loss of close family members and the ensuing solitude he faces as he confronts the realities of aging. He reflects on his past connections and considers the possibility of companionship, ultimately leading to a romantic relationship with Mlle de Montigny, whom he initially believes is out of his reach due to their age difference. Marmontel's narrative captures his encounters with friends and family, the dynamics of their relationships, and his philosophical musings on love, friendship, and honor. This beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his life and the societal changes he observes in a rapidly transforming France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799
Annotator: Tourneux, Maurice, 1849-1917
EBook No.: 27807
Published: Jan 14, 2009
Downloads: 112
Language: French
Subject: Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Marmontel, Jean François, 1723-1799
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 3 of 3)
Mémoires d'un père pour servir à l'Instruction de ses enfans
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)
Summary: "Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 3 of 3)" by Jean-François Marmontel is a series of autobiographical reflections written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed account of the author's life experiences, focusing on his development as a writer, relationships with significant figures of his time, and personal challenges. Marmontel shares insights into his family background, early education, literary ambitions, and the various social circles he navigated, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 18th-century France. The opening of this volume introduces Marmontel's inner thoughts following the loss of close family members and the ensuing solitude he faces as he confronts the realities of aging. He reflects on his past connections and considers the possibility of companionship, ultimately leading to a romantic relationship with Mlle de Montigny, whom he initially believes is out of his reach due to their age difference. Marmontel's narrative captures his encounters with friends and family, the dynamics of their relationships, and his philosophical musings on love, friendship, and honor. This beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his life and the societal changes he observes in a rapidly transforming France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799
Annotator: Tourneux, Maurice, 1849-1917
EBook No.: 27807
Published: Jan 14, 2009
Downloads: 112
Language: French
Subject: Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Marmontel, Jean François, 1723-1799
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.