Chateaubriand was a French political leader, diplomat, and writer and is considered the “father of French romanticism.” His René, a tragic love story with autobiographical touches, exemplifies the characteristically evocative language of romantic fiction. The Genius of Christianity won him the favor of Napoleon, who rewarded him with political assignments. However, Chateaubriand soon became disillusioned and aligned himself with the anti-Bonapartists. Why did he shift his stance? Discuss