Project Gutenberg 2017-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 414 Colmache, M., active 19th century Colmache, Edouard Colmache, Édouard Colmache, Madame Reminiscences of Prince Talleyrand, Volume 2 (of 2) E-text prepared by Clarity, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Reminiscences of Prince Talleyrand, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Colmache is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the life and experiences of the influential French diplomat Prince Talleyrand, focusing on his connections with key figures and events during a turbulent time in French history, including his relationships with important women such as Madame Dubarri and Madame de Staël. It also addresses the misconceptions surrounding Talleyrand's character and his role in society, highlighting the internal conflicts of a man shaped by constant societal change. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces various characters central to Talleyrand’s life, including Madame Dubarri and the Duc d'Aiguillon, while establishing Talleyrand’s return from America. The dialogue reflects on the misconceptions of Talleyrand’s nature—often viewed through a lens of prejudice and misunderstanding— and how his demeanor influenced public perception. The opening vividly describes a scene involving a humorous yet significant escapade with d'Aiguillon, showcasing Talleyrand's sharp observations of societal dynamics and the complexities of his relationships, hinting at broader themes of identity, reputation, and the impermanence of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European 606274 2025-08-22T10:06:47.757060 text/html 563700 2024-10-23T02:54:42 text/html 391862 2025-08-22T10:06:56.145922 application/epub+zip 389861 2025-08-22T10:06:49.593966 application/epub+zip 289206 2025-08-22T10:06:48.661011 application/epub+zip 551872 2025-08-22T10:07:01.068956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502167 2025-08-22T10:06:55.270025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391608 2022-08-25T08:48:50.427504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472223 2025-08-22T10:06:46.673979 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 452154 2024-10-23T02:54:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16463 2025-08-22T10:07:01.224896 application/rdf+xml 18752 2025-08-22T10:06:48.870954 image/jpeg 2548 2025-08-22T10:06:48.766987 image/jpeg 355099 2025-08-22T10:06:47.802028 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