Project Gutenberg 2009-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 135 La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de 1770 1853 Liedekerke-Beaufort, Aymar Marie Ferdinand de, comte 1846 Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (1/2) Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans" by La Tour du Pin Gouvernet is a memoir written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Henriette-Lucie Dillon, detailing her experiences from childhood through her adult years during a time of great upheaval in France, including the Revolution and its aftermath. The memoir provides insight into her family's dynamics, societal norms of the late 18th century, and the events that shaped her life, positioning her as a reflective witness to the turbulence of her times. The opening of the journal sets the stage for the author's reflections, introducing her desire to document her experiences not simply as a record of events but as a heartfelt narrative of her emotions and opinions. Henriette-Lucie Dillon reflects on her childhood and family background, highlighting her upbringing in a household rife with tension due to her grandmother's domineering nature and her mother's struggles. The rich detail paints a picture of life among the French aristocracy before the Revolution, including the contrasts of grandeur and personal turmoil that define her early experiences. This personal account promises to explore deeper themes of resilience, identity, and the evolving role of women in society, making it a compelling read for those interested in personal narratives set against historical backdrops. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 -- Diaries Nobility -- France -- Diaries France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century DC Text FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European 723507 2025-07-11T13:49:28.595023 text/html 723328 2025-01-11T18:20:48.086721 text/html 356877 2025-07-11T13:49:38.327943 application/epub+zip 367551 2025-07-11T13:49:32.415961 application/epub+zip 343265 2025-07-11T13:49:30.803995 application/epub+zip 721077 2025-07-11T13:49:43.195457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 683355 2025-07-11T13:49:37.501999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643014 2022-09-13T08:21:52.056696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 686339 2025-07-11T13:49:28.144078 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 686209 2009-03-15T10:54:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 666972 2009-03-15T10:54:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22638 2025-07-11T13:49:43.324393 application/rdf+xml 22545 2025-07-11T13:49:31.638944 image/jpeg 4747 2025-07-11T13:49:31.395959 image/jpeg 253172 2009-03-15T10:54:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 250445 2009-03-15T10:54:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 350429 2025-07-11T13:49:28.652060 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia