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Gaboriau, Emile
1832
1873
Gaboriau, Émile
Les cotillons célèbres. Deuxième Série
La cour de Louis XIV -- Premières amours -- Mademoiselle de La Vallière -- Madame de Montespan -- Madame de Maintenon -- Les femmes de la Régence -- Les demoiselles de Nesle -- Madame de Pompadour -- Madame Du Barry.
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"Les cotillons célèbres. Deuxième Série" by Émile Gaboriau is a historical narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The text appears to explore the influential women around King Louis XIV and their roles in shaping his reign. The story delves into themes of power, love, and the intricate connections between personal relationships and politics during the glittering yet tumultuous era of the Sun King. The beginning of the work paints a vivid picture of three pivotal women in Louis XIV’s life—La Vallière, Montespan, and Madame de Maintenon—each representing different phases of the king's reign. It discusses how La Vallière embodies youthful poetry and devotion, while Montespan symbolizes the peak of power and glory, and Madame de Maintenon marks the decline. Through a keenly satirical lens, the opening captures Louis XIV's theatricality and arrogance, illustrating how his court was both a stage for ostentation and a realm filled with personal and political intrigue. The narrative foreshadows the ensuing chaos in Louis XIV's life as the shadows of his past and present relationships intertwine with the fate of his kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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