Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6) : Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of Parisian salons during significant historical periods, particularly showcasing influential figures, societal customs, and political dynamics under Louis XVI, the Directoire, and the ensuing governments. The opening of the book introduces readers to the life of Madame Roland, a prominent figure during the French Revolution known for her eloquence and moral fortitude. The narrative captures her condemnation and eventual execution during the Reign of Terror, highlighting her unwavering pursuit of liberty and profound impact on the revolutionary politics of her time. Through Madame Roland's early life, aspirations, and emotive relationships, the text sets the stage for a rich exploration of her character and the societal backdrop of her time, giving readers insight into the influential role she and her salon played in shaping the cultural and political landscape of revolutionary France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Salon de Madame Roland

Salon de Madame de Brienne et du cardinal de Loménie

Salon de Madame la duchesse de Chartres, au Palais-Royal

Salon de Madame la comtesse de Genlis

Salon du marquis de Condorcet

Salon de Madame la comtesse de Custine (femme du général)

L'atelier de Madame de Montesson, à Bièvre

Salon de Madame de Staël, ambassadrice de Suède.

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: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-10-21