Brelan des dames by comte de Robert Montesquiou-Fézensac

"Brelan des dames" by comte de Robert Montesquiou-Fézensac is a literary work likely belonging to the early 20th century. This book appears to delve into the complexities of female characters in contemporary society, using the figure of the Comtesse d’Escarbagnas as a focal point to explore various archetypes of women, particularly through a critical lens on their societal roles and artistic pursuits. The opening of "Brelan des dames" sets the stage with a discussion centered on the Comtesse d’Escarbagnas and how her character reflects broader themes in the evolving role of women. The narrator examines various strong female figures in the present day compared to historical representations, hinting at a cultural critique of femininity and the expectations placed upon women in society. Montesquiou-Fézensac wittily critiques the pretensions of women striving for recognition in fields once dominated by men, all while drawing on literary reference points, and he proposes a lively dialogue about gender roles, artistry, and societal competition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Montesquiou-Fézensac, Robert, comte de, 1855-1921
Title Brelan des dames
Original Publication France: Fontemoing et Cie,1912.
Contents Musées pour rire -- Les mirlitons azurés -- La Shéhérazade de l'encre bleue.
Credits Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 69568
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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