Mémoires de Aimée de Coigny by Aimée de Coigny

"Mémoires de Aimée de Coigny" by Aimée de Coigny is a historical memoir likely written in the early 19th century. The work presents a reflection on the life and society of Aimée de Coigny, a duchess renowned not only for her beauty but also for her intelligence and charm, navigating through the turbulent times of the French Revolution. This memoir likely touches upon her personal experiences, social interactions, and the contrasts between her public reputation and private life. The opening of this memoir sets the stage for an examination of women's roles in the spotlight of society, particularly as it relates to beauty and affection. Aimée de Coigny’s experiences are interwoven with commentary on how women's intellects and spirits often remain overshadowed by their physical appearances. Through a narrative voice that oscillates between reverence and critique of her contemporaries, the text hints at the complexities of love and relationships in a historical context, reflecting on Aimée's life, potential struggles, and her entanglements during a period of significant social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Coigny, Aimée de, 1769-1820
Editor Lamy, Etienne, 1845-1919
Title Mémoires de Aimée de Coigny
Credits Produced by Clarity, Laurent Vogel and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Coigny, Aimée de, 1769-1820
Subject Nobility -- France -- Biography
Category Text
eBook-No. 61390
Release Date
Last Update Oct 17, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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