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Title: Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6" by Madame de Montespan is a historical memoir written in the 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIV of France. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the court life, intrigues, and events of the era, particularly from the perspective of Madame de Montespan, who was a prominent figure in the king's court and his former mistress. The opening of the memoir introduces us to a period during which the court embarks on a journey through Picardy and Flanders, where the king seeks entertainment and political maneuvering amidst various festivities. Madame de Montespan reflects on her excluded status from these royal diversions and her waning influence in the king's life following the death of another favorite. Through her introspective musings, we gain insights into her emotional turmoil regarding her place in the court, the dynamics between her and the newly favored Madame de Maintenon, as well as the evolving relationships that define the king’s affections. The beginning sets the stage for a narrative rich with courtly intrigue, personal reflection, and the nuances of power during one of France’s most opulent historical periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3852
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 6" by Madame de Montespan is a historical memoir written in the 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIV of France. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the court life, intrigues, and events of the era, particularly from the perspective of Madame de Montespan, who was a prominent figure in the king's court and his former mistress. The opening of the memoir introduces us to a period during which the court embarks on a journey through Picardy and Flanders, where the king seeks entertainment and political maneuvering amidst various festivities. Madame de Montespan reflects on her excluded status from these royal diversions and her waning influence in the king's life following the death of another favorite. Through her introspective musings, we gain insights into her emotional turmoil regarding her place in the court, the dynamics between her and the newly favored Madame de Maintenon, as well as the evolving relationships that define the king’s affections. The beginning sets the stage for a narrative rich with courtly intrigue, personal reflection, and the nuances of power during one of France’s most opulent historical periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3852
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.