Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, (2/6)
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| Author | Walckenaer, C. A. (Charles Athanase), 1771-1852 |
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| Title | Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, (2/6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Dame de Bourbilly, Marquise de Sévigné" is a historical memoir written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life and correspondence of the celebrated French writer Madame de Sévigné, particularly focusing on her experiences during the ministry of Cardinal Mazarin and the early reign of Louis XIV. The memoir highlights her notable wit and the intricacies of court life amidst political upheaval, offering readers insight into the interplay of personal and historical narratives. The opening of the memoir establishes the political backdrop of France during the 1650s, marked by the Fronde, a series of civil wars influenced by dissent against Mazarin's rule. The text introduces key figures, including Condé, Mazarin, and Madame de Sévigné herself, as it unfolds the tensions and alliances that shaped their lives. Madame de Sévigné's relationships with influential individuals provide a lens through which the tumult of the time is examined, offering glimpses of her engagement in the socio-political dynamics of the era. Through her perspective, the opening captures not only the essence of the historical narrative but also the personal reflections and emotions tied to the events she witnessed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | Sévigné, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de, 1626-1696 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51364 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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