Quote by: François-René de Chateaubriand

An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate.


Author Bio


  • NameFrançois-René de Chateaubriand
  • DescriptionFrench writer, politician, diplomat and historian
  • BornSeptember 4, 1768
  • DiedJuly 4, 1848
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionWriter; Politician; Diplomat; Historian; Poet; Novelist; Journalist; Essayist
  • WorksAtala; Génie Du Christianisme; René; Mémoires D'Outre-Tombe
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Legion Of Honour; Knight Of The Royal And Military Order Of Saint Louis; Chevalier De L'ordre Du Saint-Esprit; Knight In The Order Of Saint-Michel; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science; Knight Of The Order Of The Golden Fleece; Order Of The Black Eagle