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Vidocq, Eugène François
1775
1857
Vidocq, Eugene Francois
Vidocq, François
Mémoires de Vidocq, chef de la police de Sureté jusqu'en 1827, tome II
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"Mémoires de Vidocq, chef de la police de Sureté jusqu'en 1827, tome II" by Vidocq is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This memoir offers a firsthand look into the life and adventures of Eugène-François Vidocq, a former criminal turned police chief, as he navigates the complexities of crime and justice in post-revolutionary France. His narrative is likely to focus on themes of morality, betrayal, and the pursuit of freedom within a lawless society. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Vidocq's turbulent existence as he escapes from a notorious band of criminals and strives to remain free from the clutches of the law. He describes his attempts to evade capture while implying that the political climate is undergoing significant changes that could affect the criminal underworld. Vidocq also highlights his interactions with other ex-convicts and the precariousness of his situation as he contemplates a life entrenched in crime or a return to lawful society. This gripping beginning sets the tone for a dramatic exploration of Vidocq's life, his cunning strategies for survival, and his evolving identity amidst the criminal landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Vidocq, Eugène François, 1775-1857
Crime -- France
Criminals -- France
Detectives -- France -- Biography
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FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Biographies
Category: French Literature
Category: History - European
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