Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon

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Author Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
Commentator Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869
Commentator Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Title Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon
Siècle de Louis XIV, la régence, Louis XV
Credits Produced by Gallica - Bibliotheque Nationale de France,
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Summary "Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. This work delves into the intricate social and political dynamics of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and into the Regency period. It offers a detailed portrayal of court life, exposing the vanity, intrigue, and moral complexities of its characters, particularly focusing on the interactions of the nobility and their manipulations of power. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Saint-Simon's reflections on the limitations imposed by the courtiers' lives filled with etiquette and competition for favor. He critiques the superficial nature of courtly interactions while capturing the essence of characters through vivid anecdotes. The groundwork laid early demonstrates Saint-Simon's acute observational skills and his intent to unveil the truth behind the façades of nobility, highlighting the tension between personal ambition and the rigid structures of power that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723
Subject France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774
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EBook-No. 17044
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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