Histoire de Mlle Brion dite Comtesse de Launay (1754) by Anonymous
"Histoire de Mlle Brion dite Comtesse de Launay" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative written in the mid-18th century. The novel presents the life of Mlle Brion, who recounts her experiences and escapades in a world of libertinage and societal expectations. It delves into themes of desire, identity, and the complexities of love and sexuality during a time of burgeoning enlightenment in France. The beginning of the story introduces Mlle Brion as
she prepares to reveal the details of her life at the behest of a friend. With a frank tone, she reflects on her past of libertinism, revealing her awareness of public perception while expressing her tumultuous relationship with pleasure and morality. Mlle Brion describes her childhood, her family's circumstances, and her entry into a life of indulgence as a means to escape her familial burdens. As the opening unfolds, we see her navigate the complexities of her social environment, giving us a glimpse into her early relationships and the libertine society she has become entwined with, setting the stage for further explorations of her adventures and encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Editor | Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918 |
| Title |
Histoire de Mlle Brion dite Comtesse de Launay (1754) Introduction, Essai bibliographique par Guillaume Apollinaire |
| Alternate Title | Histoire de Mademoiselle Brion dite Comtesse de Launay (1754) |
| Credits |
Produced by René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Erotic fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58254 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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