Project Gutenberg 2012-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 145 Maistre, Xavier de 1763 1852 Maistre, Xavier, comte de De Maistre, Xavier Expédition nocturne autour de ma chambre Œuvres complètes, nouvelle édition, revue par l'auteur, Tome Premier. Produced by Anne Dreze, Annemie Arnst & Marc D'Hooghe "Expédition nocturne autour de ma chambre" by Xavier de Maistre is a reflective and imaginative literary work written in the early 19th century. This piece can be categorized as a fictional account, blending elements of memoir and philosophical discourse. The narrative revolves around the author's experiences and musings as he embarks on a fantastical journey within the confines of his own room, exploring themes of solitude, memory, and the human condition. The opening of the story describes the circumstances that led the narrator to seek refuge in a solitary room. Following a series of distractions in his chaotic surroundings, he resolves to rent a retreat where he can immerse himself in his thoughts and creative pursuits. As he settles into his new space, he reflects on the pleasures of solitude and the inevitable changes brought about by external events, such as the political upheaval of his time. This introductory part sets the tone for an exploration of personal reflection and a whimsical journey of the mind, hinting at deeper philosophical considerations as the narrator grapples with the intersection of his inner life with the outer world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr French literature PQ Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 137174 2025-07-16T10:23:05.596102 text/html 113390 2024-10-23T09:38:43 text/html 128644 2025-07-16T10:23:11.293036 application/epub+zip 129040 2025-07-16T10:23:08.517049 application/epub+zip 111938 2025-07-16T10:23:07.416167 application/epub+zip 284330 2025-07-16T10:23:13.349044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275143 2025-07-16T10:23:10.608072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246503 2022-09-18T12:18:31.407728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124498 2025-07-16T10:23:05.307082 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104766 2024-10-23T09:38:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17278 2025-07-16T10:23:13.472027 application/rdf+xml 16503 2025-07-16T10:23:07.900055 image/jpeg 3679 2025-07-16T10:23:07.656078 image/jpeg 126851 2025-07-16T10:23:05.608078 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia