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Duras, Louise Henriette Charlotte Philippine (de Noailles) de Durfort, duchesse de
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Duras, duchesse de
Carey, Martha Ward
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Prison Journals During the French Revolution
Prison life during the French revolution -- Addenda -- Madame Latour's memoir -- Events of the 21st of July, 1794 -- Narrative of an eye-witness of the affair of July 22, 1794 -- Letter from Madame la duchesse de Duras, née Noailles, to Monsieur Grelet -- Extract from the 'Mémorial Européen,' April 24, 1809.
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"Prison Journals During the French Revolution" by Duras is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative reflects the author's firsthand experiences during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, specifically recounting her imprisonment and that of her family amidst the Reign of Terror. The memoir captures personal reflections and the psychological toll of confinement, shedding light on the broader societal chaos and the fates of her fellow prisoners. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts the arrest of her family at their estate and their subsequent transfer to various prisons. She observes the stark transformation of her home life amidst the Revolution, detailing the challenges her family faced, their steadfastness in adhering to their moral values, and the deep connections among the prisoners. Through her reflections, she explores the struggles of innocence caught in the machinery of tyranny, the emotional weight of separation from loved ones, and the profound impacts of hope and despair that defined life during this harrowing chapter of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives
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Category: Biographies
Category: French Literature
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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