| Author |
Dino, Dorothée, duchesse de, 1793-1862 |
| Editor |
Radziwill, Marie Dorothea Elisabeth de Castellane, Fürstin, 1840-1915 |
| LoC No. |
10030028
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| Title |
Memoirs of the Duchesse De Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1841-1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino" (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan) is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoirs chronicle the life of Hélène de Talleyrand, highlighting her experiences and observations within the political and social landscapes of European society during her time. The book likely delves into significant events in France and her personal reflections on various influential figures, particularly in the context of the shifting political dynamics. The opening of the memoirs introduces us to Rochecotte on January 1, 1841, where the Duchesse reflects on her somber New Year's Day, mourning a recently deceased friend. She describes her family's musical evening contrasting with her own melancholic thoughts, and provides insights into the contemporary political scene, including a speech by M. Molé at the Academy that has stirred much discussion among the elite in Paris. The Duchesse expresses a keen awareness of the political and social currents around her, setting the stage for a narrative that intertwines her personal experiences with broader historical themes, including diplomatic relations and the societal atmosphere of the time. (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 |
Dino, Dorothée, duchesse de, 1793-1862
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| Subject |
Europe -- Politics and government -- 1815-1848
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| Subject |
France -- Foreign relations -- 1830-1848
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48076 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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