Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 1 of 3) by Jean-François Marmontel
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"Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 1 of 3)" by Jean-François Marmontel is an autobiographical work written in the late 18th century. This memoir recounts the life of the author, including his experiences, reflections on family, and the societal changes he witnessed, particularly during the turbulent times of the French Revolution. Marmontel emphasizes the significance of familial love and moral lessons, aiming to instruct his children through the narrative of his life. At the
start of the memoir, Marmontel introduces his intent to write for the education of his children, expressing a deep sense of familial duty. He reflects on his childhood in the small town of Bort, characterized by simplicity and the warmth of family, where he learned important life lessons through modest living and strong parental affection. The narrative unfolds with nostalgic descriptions of his early education, his relationships with teachers and peers, and the gradual development of his character, all while setting the stage for the moral philosophies he wishes to impart to his offspring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Tourneux, Maurice, 1849-1917 |
| Title |
Mémoires de Marmontel (Volume 1 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 dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Marmontel, Jean François, 1723-1799 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26531 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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