Project Gutenberg 2016-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 231 Walckenaer, C. A. (Charles Athanase) 1771 1852 Walckenaer, Charles Athanase Walckenaer, Charles Athanase, baron Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, (3/6) Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Dame de Bourbilly, Marquise de Sévigné" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of Madame de Sévigné during a pivotal period in French history, particularly focusing on her relationships and the literary milieu surrounding her. The narrative likely highlights the complexities of her life as a prominent figure at the court of Louis XIV, as well as her role in the social and intellectual developments of her time. The opening of the memoir introduces the backdrop of Madame de Sévigné's life, detailing the exile of Bussy, a courtier, which serves as a connecting thread to Madame de Sévigné's social interactions. It paints a picture of the vibrant literary scene of the 1660s, showcasing notable figures who were contemporaries of Sévigné, such as Racine and Boileau. The text hints at the dynamics of the court and the broader societal reactions to literary works, alongside personal anecdotes about her friendships and familial connections. As the narrative unfolds, it’s clear that Madame de Sévigné navigates a world filled with both intrigue and the pleasures of social gatherings, marking her significant role in the cultural tapestry of her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr France -- Court and courtiers Sévigné, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de, 1626-1696 PQ Text FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - Royalty Browsing: Literature Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 1180555 2025-06-20T16:47:56.324399 text/html 1149245 2024-10-23T00:21:56 text/html 519593 2025-06-20T16:48:15.520328 application/epub+zip 524503 2025-06-20T16:47:59.836410 application/epub+zip 483423 2025-06-20T16:47:57.981454 application/epub+zip 852479 2025-06-20T16:48:25.404314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 787328 2025-06-20T16:48:13.726298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 746522 2022-09-23T15:26:27.408379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931940 2025-06-20T16:47:53.781486 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 911884 2024-10-23T00:21:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17662 2025-06-20T16:48:25.576291 application/rdf+xml 20964 2025-06-20T16:47:58.226371 image/jpeg 3530 2025-06-20T16:47:58.108450 image/jpeg 447181 2025-06-20T16:47:56.431386 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 fr.wikipedia