| Author |
Tańska-Hoffmanowa, Klementyna, 1798-1845 |
| Translator |
Dziekonska, Kasimir |
| Uniform Title |
Dziennik Franciszki Krasińskiej. English
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| Title |
The Journal of Countess Françoise Krasinska, Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel
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| Note |
Translation of: Dziennik Franciszki Krasińskiej
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jen Haines and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Journal of Countess Françoise Krasinska, Great Grandmother of Victor…" translated from Polish by Kasimir Dziekonska, is a historical memoir likely written in the 18th century. The narrative is centered on the life of Countess Françoise, who begins her journal just after reaching her sixteenth birthday. The content primarily explores her family background, social circumstances, and the events occurring in Poland during her youth, reflecting on her noble lineage and the duties and expectations tied to her position. At the start of the novel, Françoise introduces herself and shares her aspirations to document her life and events that may hold significance in Polish history. She recounts her family's noble heritage, highlighting her ancestors and the grandeur of their lineage. As the narrative unfolds, Françoise describes her family dynamics, her education, the lavish lifestyle in her castle, and her relationships with various family members and courtiers, all while hinting at the societal conventions that govern her life. She expresses excitement about the changes ahead, such as her forthcoming education, societal debut, and the intricacies of courtship, setting the stage for her evolving identity in a world filled with expectations and allure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Diary fiction
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| Subject |
Franciszka Krasińska, Countess, consort of Charles, Duke of Courland, 1743-1796 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36660 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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