Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, (1/6)
"Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sévigné" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the life and works of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, who is known for her correspondences and social significance in 17th century France. It provides insights into her familial background, upbringing, and the events that shaped her life, alongside portraying the socio-political atmosphere during her time. The
opening of this work sets the stage in France’s historical landscape, detailing the early life of Marie, recognized as the Marquise de Sévigné. It begins by discussing the heritage of her family, the Rabutins, and highlights the significant historical figures related to her, including her grandmother, Sainte Chantal, and other relatives. The chapter traces her orphandom at a young age and the education she received under the guidance of her uncle and later her father-in-law. As the narrative unfolds, events of her youth and the stimulation she found in social circles, particularly related to the Hôtel de Rambouillet, are introduced, establishing her character as a vibrant socialite poised at the heart of the literary world of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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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, (1/6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| 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. | 50083 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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