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A rich and intimate collection of thoughts from one of history’s most profound literary figures, reflecting on a life of creation and conflict. These memoirs bridge the gap between the public icon and the private man, offering insights into the events and emotions that fueled his greatest works. It is a compelling testament to a life lived with unwavering passion and intellectual courage.
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Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AT RHEIMS. 1823-1838.
2RECOUNTED BY EYE-WITNESSES
3I. THE EXECUTION OF LOUIS XVI.
4II. ARRIVAL OF NAPOLEON IN PARIS. March 20, 1815.
5VISIONS OF THE REAL.
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6I. THE HOVEL.
7II. PILLAGE. THE REVOLT IN SANTO DOMINGO.
8III. A DREAM. September 6, 1847.
9IV. THE PANEL WITH THE COAT OF ARMS.
10V. THE EASTER DAISY. May 29, 1841.
11THEATER
12JOANNY. March 7, 1830, Midnight.
13MADEMOISELLE MARS.
14FREDERICK LEMAITRE.
15THE COMIQUES September, 1846
16MADEMOISELLE GEORGES. October, 23, 1867.
17TABLEAUX VIVANTS
18AT THE ACADEMY.
19Session of November 23, 1843.
20October 8, 1844.: This is what was told to me at to-day’s session:
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22AN ELECTION SESSION.: February 11, 1847.
23March 16, 1847.
24April 22, 1847.
25October 4, 1847.: I have just heard M. Viennet say: “I think in bronze.”
26December 29, 1848. Friday.
27March 26, 1850. Tuesday.
28AN ELECTION SESSION. March 28, 1850.
29LOVE IN PRISON.
30I.
31II.
32III.
33IV.
34V.
35AT THE TUILERIES. 1844-1848.
36I. THE KING. * June, 28, 1844.
37July, 1844.: A few days ago the King said to Marshal Soult (in presence of others):
38August 4, 1844.: Yesterday the King said to me:
39August, 1844.
40August, 1844.
41September 5, 1844.
42September 6, 1844.: The King said to me yesterday:
43September 6, 1844.
44September 7, 1844.: Said the King to me last Thursday:
451847.
46II. THE DUCHESS D’ORLEANS.
47February 26, 1844.: Yesterday the Duchess d’Orleans said to me:
48August, 1844.
491847.
50III. THE PRINCES. 1847.
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