| Author |
Haussonville, comte d', 1843-1924 |
| Title |
Mme de La Fayette (6e édition)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin 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 |
"Madame de La Fayette" by comte d'Haussonville is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and contributions of Marie de la Vergne, known as Madame de La Fayette, who is recognized as a significant figure in French literature, particularly for her novel "La Princesse de Clèves." The narrative delves into her personal experiences, friendships, and intellectual pursuits that shaped her legacy. The opening portion of the work introduces Marie de la Vergne’s early life, detailing her humble beginnings as the daughter of a minor noble family. It recounts her upbringing, including her education and the influential figures in her life, such as her relationships with significant literary personalities. The prologue highlights her marriage to the Comte de La Fayette and subtly hints at the complexities of her marital life and how they affected her literary endeavors. The author captures the essence of her character, emphasizing her charm, intellect, and the social dynamics of her time, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of her life and literary contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34872 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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