Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 3/6) : 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 3/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the salons of Paris during significant periods, particularly focusing on the social atmosphere under notable historical figures such as Louis XVI, Robespierre, and Louis-Philippe. The author delves into the dynamics of these salons, the influential women who hosted them, and highlights the intricacies of society amidst the tumult of revolution and the ensuing 'Terror' in France. The opening of this tome begins with reflections on the challenges of writing contemporary history, especially concerning the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and its lasting impressions on individuals and society at large. The narrative introduces significant historical figures like Madame de Staël and Madame Roland, illuminating their roles in shaping the social landscape and emerging political factions. It sets the stage for a discussion on the societal shifts during the Revolution, showcasing both the courage and tragic fates of women involved in the salons, thus painting a vivid portrait of a time when the clash between ideals and reality was acutely felt. The author combines personal recollections with historical accounts, creating a rich tapestry of the saloon culture amidst a backdrop of political upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Une lecture chez Robespierre

Salon de Robespierre

Salon de Madame de Sainte-Amaranthe

Bal des victimes (janvier 1795)

Salon de Barras à Paris et à Grosbois

Salon de François de Neufchâteau

Salon de Madame de Staël sous le Directoire

Salon de Seguin

(An VII et an VIII: 98 et 99)

Salon de Lucien Bonaparte, comme député et ministre de l'Intérieur (1798).

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 2013-05-08