Bidspirit auction | [LITERATURE] - CHATEAUBRIAND François René

[LITERATURE] - CHATEAUBRIAND François René de (1768 - 1848) - From Spring To Winter: Chateaubriand Reflects On Illness And Memory - Beautiful autograph letter signed ”Chateaubriand”, dated ”5 Mai 1838 by the French poet and ambassador. 1 p. in-8. Addressed to a gentleman, Chateaubriand has been very unwell and he could not have the honor of responding immediately ”...J'ai lu ce charmant recueil: Heureux, Monsieur, qui comme vous peut se consoler avec les souvenirs du Printemps et pleurer sur les tristes jours de l'Automne. Malheureusement j'en suis à l’hiver...”. Written in the twilight of his life, this letter reflects Chateaubriand’s introspective and poetic sensibility. The seasonal metaphor encapsulates his awareness of aging and declining health, themes central to his later writings. Autograph material from this period is appreciated for its literary tone and emotional depth. The document resonates with the spirit of Romanticism and offers collectors a direct connection to one of its most influential figures. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.