Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 131 Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' 1652 1722 Lieselotte, von der Pfalz Liselotte, la Palatine Orleans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' Widger, David 1932 Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV. Produced by David Widger "Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV. by Orléans" is a collection of aphorisms and observations attributed to Duchesse d'Orleans, related to the reign of Louis XIV of France. This compilation appears to have been produced in the late 19th century, offering insights into the historical and social context of the French court during the Grand Siècle (the "Great Century"). The likely topic of the book revolves around the court intrigues, personal reflections, and the philosophical musings of its characters, providing a window into the life and times of one of France's most famous monarchs. The book presents a series of quotes that reveal the complexities of Louis XIV's character and the dynamics within his court. Through a series of witty and often candid statements, the Duchesse highlights various aspects of the King's reign, such as his personal ignorance of religion, the nature of love and power, and the follies that permeated aristocratic life. The quotes reflect not only on the monarch's rule but also on the larger themes of societal behavior, vanity, and the human condition during an era marked by grandeur and decadence. Overall, the work serves as a reflective commentary on the period's social mores as seen through the eyes of a significant historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Quotations DC Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 31133 2025-08-03T11:52:00.900768 text/html 26298 2020-12-30T16:42:03 text/html 450817 2025-08-03T11:52:02.722862 application/epub+zip 449578 2025-08-03T11:52:01.332754 application/epub+zip 66693 2025-08-03T11:52:01.102772 application/epub+zip 476474 2025-08-03T11:52:03.833771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470892 2025-08-03T11:52:02.454804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88668 2022-09-04T06:34:31.412651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 23482 2025-08-03T11:52:00.803817 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23424 2020-12-30T16:42:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19177 2025-08-03T11:52:03.969754 application/rdf+xml 15008 2025-08-03T11:52:01.194759 image/jpeg 2486 2025-08-03T11:52:01.147763 image/jpeg 425055 2020-12-30T16:42:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 8857 2020-12-30T16:42:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 426602 2025-08-03T11:52:00.915775 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