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 Project Gutenberg 2015-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 1662 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Waller, E. M. (Emily Mary) Waller, Emily Mary My Memoirs, Vol. I, 1802 to 1821 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "My Memoirs, Vol. I, 1802 to 1821" by Alexandre Dumas is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. This volume explores Dumas's early life, his illustrious lineage, and the life of his father, who was a notable general during the French Revolution. The memoir sets the stage for a rich tapestry of personal history and historical events that shaped the author's formative years, allowing readers to glimpse into the origins of one of France's greatest literary figures. The opening of the memoir introduces Dumas's birth in Villers-Cotterets and delves into the complexities surrounding his identity, including disputes over his name and legitimacy. He offers certificates that establish both his and his father's legitimacy, asserting pride in his lineage despite societal prejudices. Dumas recounts tales of his father's adventurous youth, his accomplishments as a soldier, and anecdotes that highlight the striking contrasts between their lives. This biographical sketch not only sets a personal context for Dumas's future endeavors but also reflects the larger cultural and political shifts occurring in France, making for a compelling narrative in the opening chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 PQ Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1154737 2025-07-20T04:40:21.443772 text/html 1154509 2024-10-24T17:51:34 text/html 723983 2025-07-20T04:40:36.009719 application/epub+zip 739042 2025-07-20T04:40:23.608761 application/epub+zip 522466 2025-07-20T04:40:22.521735 application/epub+zip 1058094 2025-07-20T04:40:44.525650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1012092 2025-07-20T04:40:34.626681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 796183 2022-09-22T13:27:10.035931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1066433 2025-07-20T04:40:17.728766 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1046580 2024-10-24T17:51:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18546 2025-07-20T04:40:44.683642 application/rdf+xml 8531 2025-07-20T04:40:22.659741 image/jpeg 1985 2025-07-20T04:40:22.592753 image/jpeg 653464 2025-07-20T04:40:21.536725 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia