| Author |
La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 |
| Editor |
Liedekerke-Beaufort, Aymar Marie Ferdinand de, comte, 1846- |
| Title |
Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (1/2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans" by La Tour du Pin Gouvernet is a memoir written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Henriette-Lucie Dillon, detailing her experiences from childhood through her adult years during a time of great upheaval in France, including the Revolution and its aftermath. The memoir provides insight into her family's dynamics, societal norms of the late 18th century, and the events that shaped her life, positioning her as a reflective witness to the turbulence of her times. The opening of the journal sets the stage for the author's reflections, introducing her desire to document her experiences not simply as a record of events but as a heartfelt narrative of her emotions and opinions. Henriette-Lucie Dillon reflects on her childhood and family background, highlighting her upbringing in a household rife with tension due to her grandmother's domineering nature and her mother's struggles. The rich detail paints a picture of life among the French aristocracy before the Revolution, including the contrasts of grandeur and personal turmoil that define her early experiences. This personal account promises to explore deeper themes of resilience, identity, and the evolving role of women in society, making it a compelling read for those interested in personal narratives set against historical backdrops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865
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| Subject |
La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Nobility -- France -- Diaries
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28332 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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