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Title: Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written in the late 17th century. The memoirs offer a vivid depiction of life at the court of Louis XIV through the eyes of Athenais de Tonnay-Charente, the Marquise de Montespan, who was known for her beauty and intelligence, as well as her tumultuous relationship with the King. At the start of the memoirs, Madame de Montespan outlines her motivations for writing and her experiences navigating the complexities of court life. She reflects on her marriage and the challenges that followed, including the public scrutiny and gossip surrounding her position. The opening chapters detail her fondness for the King, the nature of her courtly relationships, and her initial rise to prominence, all while hinting at the personal and political drama that awaits as her narratives unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3854
Published: Aug 24, 2004
Downloads: 603
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 — Complete
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written in the late 17th century. The memoirs offer a vivid depiction of life at the court of Louis XIV through the eyes of Athenais de Tonnay-Charente, the Marquise de Montespan, who was known for her beauty and intelligence, as well as her tumultuous relationship with the King. At the start of the memoirs, Madame de Montespan outlines her motivations for writing and her experiences navigating the complexities of court life. She reflects on her marriage and the challenges that followed, including the public scrutiny and gossip surrounding her position. The opening chapters detail her fondness for the King, the nature of her courtly relationships, and her initial rise to prominence, all while hinting at the personal and political drama that awaits as her narratives unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3854
Published: Aug 24, 2004
Downloads: 603
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.