Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 129 Montespan, Madame de 1641 1707 De Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise Montespan, Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Françoise-Athénaïs de, marquise de Montespan Mortemart, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de, marquise de Montespan De Rochechouart de Mortemart, Françoise-Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 2 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 2" by Madame de Montespan is a historical autobiography written in the late 17th century, specifically chronicling the intricate dynamics of the court of King Louis XIV of France. This book explores themes of love, jealousy, and intrigue through the personal experiences of Madame de Montespan, a prominent mistress of the king. The volume delves into the political machinations and personal anecdotes that played out within the royal court, offering a captivating glimpse into the complexities of royal relationships and court life. In this volume, Madame de Montespan recounts significant events, including the jealousy of Monsieur (the King's brother) towards the lovely Henrietta of England, leading to a web of political and personal entanglements. The book reveals the tragic story surrounding the death of Henrietta, suspected to have been poisoned amid courtly rivalries, alongside Madame Scarron's rise at court, ultimately culminating in her marriage to the King. Throughout the narrative, the author provides insight into her relationships with literary figures like La Fontaine and Molière, while reflecting on the power dynamics and societal expectations of women in her time. Madame de Montespan's vivid recollections and sharp observations make this memoir not just a personal tale but a rich historical document of an era marked by grandeur and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 129001 2025-08-02T09:19:50.617378 text/html 128822 2025-01-08T22:08:11.073315 text/html 145998 2025-08-02T09:19:57.166357 application/epub+zip 146471 2025-08-02T09:19:54.091350 application/epub+zip 114070 2025-08-02T09:19:52.825360 application/epub+zip 380310 2025-08-02T09:19:59.369324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362203 2025-08-02T09:19:56.288366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318987 2022-09-02T12:06:23.465268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112660 2025-08-02T09:19:50.358373 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112592 2021-01-09T00:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19466 2025-08-02T09:19:59.501326 application/rdf+xml 24947 2025-08-02T09:19:53.329373 image/jpeg 5195 2025-08-02T09:19:53.068363 image/jpeg 44367 2021-01-09T00:42:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 148016 2025-08-02T09:19:50.629378 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