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The Queen Of Letter Writers: Marquise De Sevigne, Dame De Bourbilly 1626-1696
The Queen of Letter Writers: Marquise de Sevigne, Dame de Bourbilly 1626-1696 is a biography written by Janet Aldis that delves into the life and writings of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, the Marquise de Sevigne. Born in 1626 in Burgundy, France, the Marquise was a prolific letter writer who corresponded with many notable figures of her time, including her daughter, Fran�����oise-Marguerite de S�����vign�����, who was also a writer. Through her letters, the Marquise provided a detailed account of life in 17th century France, including the politics, culture, and social customs of the era. She was also known for her wit and intelligence, which shone through in her writing. The book explores the Marquise's personal life, including her marriage and relationships with her children, as well as her involvement in the French court. Aldis also delves into the Marquise's writing process and the impact her letters had on literature and society at the time. Overall, The Queen of Letter Writers: Marquise de Sevigne, Dame de Bourbilly 1626-1696 provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of France's most influential writers and cultural figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Book Details
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: Jul 9th, 2006
- Pages: 412
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.92in - 1.33lb
- EAN: 9781428635371
- Categories: • Letters• Motivational & Inspirational• Memoirs