Memoirs of an Egotist

The memoirs capture Stendhal's reflections on his life as an eccentric bachelor in Paris from 1821 to 1830. In this period, he reveals himself as both a keen observer of Parisian salon society and a passionate romantic, balancing his emotional depth with an analytical mind rooted in 18th-century logic. Born Marie-Henri Beyle, Stendhal emerged as a significant figure in literary realism after the fall of Napoleon, contributing notable works and shaping modern literature with his unique insights and experiences.