Récits d'une tante (Vol. 1 de 4) : Mémoires de la Comtesse de Boigne, née d'Osmond

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boigne, Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide d'Osmond, comtesse de, 1781-1866

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Récits d'une tante" by Comtesse de Boigne is a collection of memoirs written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life experiences and observations of the Comtesse de Boigne, who shares vivid recollections of the French royal court, family dynamics, and significant historical events throughout her life. Centered on her personal narrative, the work offers a unique lens into the societal norms and cultural intricacies of the time. The beginning of the memoir introduces the author's personal history, intertwining the legacy of her family with the broader context of French history, particularly during the turbulent years of the revolution and the shifting regimes of monarchy and empire. The opening focuses on her childhood and upbringing in Versailles, where she experienced the grandeur and eventual decline of royal life. Additionally, the Comtesse reflects on her relationships with family members, her sentiments during key historical events, and the traditions of court life, preparing the reader for the rich detail and emotional depth found throughout her memoirs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers 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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-08-05