Excerpt from Selected Letters Of Madame de Sévigné
Madame de Sévigné died in 1696, in the castle of Grignan, during a long - desired visit to her daughter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of letters written by Madame de SĂ vignĂ to her daughter, Marie de Rabutin - Chantal, during the 17th century, offers an enchanting glimpse into French history and high society. Widely celebrated for their elegant prose and detailed depictions of the people and events of the day, these letters have enthralled readers for centuries. In these letters, Madame de SĂ vignĂ shares the minutiae of her daily life. We follow her as she attends to affairs of state, raises her children, manages business interests, and engages in social life with members of the aristocracy and royalty. While the letters initially chronicle domestic dramas, they soon expand to include accounts of significant historical events, such as the death of Turenne in 1675. In her role as an eyewitness to history, SĂ vignĂ communicates the thoughts and emotions of those most closely involved. Her sharp wit and observational skills bring life to historical figures and enable readers to comprehend their motivations, hopes, and fears. Ultimately, what emerges is not just a body of work from one of France's foremost letter writers but an in-depth analysis of the human condition. Madame de SĂ vignĂ reveals the universal complexities of love, loss, friendship, and self -discovery, making her letters a testament to the human experience. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332382439_0
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