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Title:
A German Pompadour
Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg
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Summary: "A German Pompadour" by Hon. Marie Hay is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Wilhelmine von Grävenitz, who, during the 18th century, rose to prominence at the Württemberg court, capturing the attention and scandal of her time much like the famous Madame de Pompadour. Hay presents a compelling blend of intrigue, romance, and the complexities of courtly life, set against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a deserted house on the outskirts of Oberhausen, where the narrative is framed by the history of Wilhelmine von Grävenitz, a woman both revered and reviled in her time. The opening chapter sets up a tense scene in Neuhaus, where a small group of courtiers discusses their dire financial situation and plots various schemes to elevate their social standing. Among these figures is Wilhelmine's husband, who faces the pressures of maintaining their lifestyle amidst court intrigue. The chapter culminates in a vivid description of Wilhelmine, characterized as ambitious and yearning for a life filled with luxury and admiration, hinting at her future exploits in the power struggles of the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hay, Marie, Hon. (Agnes Blanche Marie), 1873-1938
EBook No.: 25758
Published: Jun 11, 2008
Downloads: 520
Language: English
Subject: Grävenitz, Christina Wilhelmina von, 1685-1744
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A German Pompadour
Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net and
the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
Summary: "A German Pompadour" by Hon. Marie Hay is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Wilhelmine von Grävenitz, who, during the 18th century, rose to prominence at the Württemberg court, capturing the attention and scandal of her time much like the famous Madame de Pompadour. Hay presents a compelling blend of intrigue, romance, and the complexities of courtly life, set against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a deserted house on the outskirts of Oberhausen, where the narrative is framed by the history of Wilhelmine von Grävenitz, a woman both revered and reviled in her time. The opening chapter sets up a tense scene in Neuhaus, where a small group of courtiers discusses their dire financial situation and plots various schemes to elevate their social standing. Among these figures is Wilhelmine's husband, who faces the pressures of maintaining their lifestyle amidst court intrigue. The chapter culminates in a vivid description of Wilhelmine, characterized as ambitious and yearning for a life filled with luxury and admiration, hinting at her future exploits in the power struggles of the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hay, Marie, Hon. (Agnes Blanche Marie), 1873-1938
EBook No.: 25758
Published: Jun 11, 2008
Downloads: 520
Language: English
Subject: Grävenitz, Christina Wilhelmina von, 1685-1744
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.