The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

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The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

by Various Authors

EN·~8 hours·49 chapters

Chapters

49 total
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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY. - A MAGAZINE OF LITERATURE, ART, AND POLITICS.

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VOL. I.—APRIL, 1858.—NO. VI.

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THE HUNDRED DAYS. - PERSONAL REMINISCENCES.

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MY JOURNAL TO MY COUSIN MARY.

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IV.

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V.

15:15
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VI.

10:16
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VII.

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VIII.

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AMOURS DE VOYAGE.

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Description

In this vivid memoir, a young Parisian schoolboy recounts the tumultuous weeks of Napoleon’s dramatic return in 1815. He describes life within a lyceum that doubles as a military training ground, where drumbeats replace school bells and uniforms bear the imperial eagle. The narrative captures the fevered excitement of classmates who track every movement of the Grand Armée, trading newspaper snippets and whispered stories of distant battlefields. Through his eyes, the bustling streets of Paris pulse with triumphant cannon fire, banners, and the restless anticipation of a nation on the brink.

The author’s recollections blend personal survival details—bare‑bones meals, open‑air breakfasts, and makeshift bivouacs—with broader observations of French youth caught in the empire’s final blaze. He paints a portrait of camaraderie among hundreds of conscripts‑in‑training, each eager to prove his worth in the art of war. These first‑hand anecdotes offer listeners a rare glimpse into how the grand political upheaval felt to ordinary students, not just to generals and diplomats. The account remains intimate and grounded, inviting the audience to experience history as lived, not merely recorded.

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Full title

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (467K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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