Heroines of French Society : in the Court, the Revolution, the Empire and the Restoration

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bearne, Mrs. (Catherine Mary Charlton), -1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Heroines of French Society" by Mrs. Bearne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents the lives of four notable women from the court and tumultuous times of the French Revolution and its aftermath. The narrative focuses on their contrasting experiences and the impact of the revolutionary events on their lives, exploring not only personal struggles but also broader social themes. The opening of the book introduces its central figures, focusing first on Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, an accomplished painter, and delves into the various circumstances surrounding her life amidst the grand yet licentious court of Louis XV. It highlights her early artistic inclinations, her ascent as a celebrated portraitist, and the adversities brought about by personal and social upheavals, particularly following the tragic loss of her father. Mrs. Bearne sets a contrasting backdrop by detailing the lives of other women, including the devout Marquise de Montagu and the passionate Mme. Tallien, each navigating the complexities of their times with varying degrees of fortune and principle. The narrative outlines their unique character traits, societal roles, and the broader historical context, effectively encapsulating the tumultuous landscape of French society during this transformative era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

I. Madame Vigée Le Brun

II. La marquise de Montagu

III. Madame Tallien

IV. Madame de Genlis.

Credits:

Produced by Clarity, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-05-14