| Author |
Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707 |
| Title |
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 3" by Madame de Montespan is a historical memoir recounting the intrigues and complexities of the court during the reign of Louis XIV, likely written in the late 17th century. The narrative provides an intimate view of the author’s experiences, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the delicate balance of power among the nobility. It offers readers a rich tapestry of court life and personal relationships amidst the often tumultuous political landscape of the time. In this volume, Madame de Montespan reflects on various courtly affairs, particularly focusing on the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Mademoiselle de Montpensier and M. de Lauzun, which involves courtship, secret unions, and manipulation that ultimately leads to Lauzun's imprisonment. Additionally, the memoir delves into the author's own experiences with significant figures such as Chancellor Hyde and the repercussions of the jubilee on her standing at court. The narrative is interspersed with commentary on societal norms, religious influences, and the personal dynamics of love and competition, ultimately portraying the struggles for affection and favor that define life at the royal court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Court and courtiers
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| Subject |
Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
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| Subject |
Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3849 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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