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Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 1
"Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 1" by Stendhal is an unfinished autobiographical work written in 1835-1836. At fifty, overlooking Rome, Stendhal reflects on his life—his loves, childhood, parents, and education in Grenoble. He seeks self-knowledge through what he calls an "archaeology of the self," tracing his hatred of hypocrisy, passion for mathematics, and love of Italy back to formative experiences. Through vivid visual memories and sketches, he explores how childhood shaped his character, creating an intimate portrait for his "happy few" readers.
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Souvenirs d'égotisme autobiographie et lettres inédites publiées par Casimir Stryienski
"Souvenirs d'égotisme" by Stendhal is an autobiographical work written in thirteen days in 1832. The unfinished memoir recounts the author's years in Paris and London from 1821 to 1830, following a painful departure from Italy and an unrequited love. With unflinching candor, Stendhal chronicles his literary struggles, social missteps, missed opportunities, and gradual recovery from heartbreak, while offering spirited portraits of notable contemporaries. The manuscript remained unpublished until 1892.
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Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 2
"Vie de Henri Brulard, tome 2" by Stendhal is an unfinished autobiographical work written in 1835-1836. Approaching fifty, Stendhal reflects on his life from a Roman hillside, seeking self-knowledge through memory. He traces his character to childhood experiences: his hatred of monarchy and religion, his passion for Italy linked to his beloved mother, his love of mathematics and logic. Through vivid visual memories and sketches, he excavates the origins of who he became, creating an archaeology of the self.
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