The Women of the French Salons by Amelia Gere Mason
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| Author | Mason, Amelia Gere, 1831-1923 |
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| Title | The Women of the French Salons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Women of the French Salons" by Amelia Gere Mason is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the influential roles of women in French salons, highlighting their contributions to society and culture over two centuries. It delves into the dynamic social gatherings where literary, philosophical, and artistic discussions thrived, showcasing the women who shaped and inspired intellectual thought in their era. The opening of the work provides a preface that sets the stage for an exploration of women's roles in salons, emphasizing their significant yet often understated contributions to civilization and social evolution. Mason reflects on the allure of these women, noting their mental vigor and societal influence, as well as the need to revisit this facet of history. The narrative acknowledges the works of male contemporaries who have documented these social circles while asserting its own premise of bringing forth a narrative that highlights women’s intellectual legacies. Mason establishes a framework for discussing the salons, indicating that her studies will focus on the women who represented the cognitive essence of their times, capturing how their interactions helped mold the rise of the modern woman. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Salons -- France |
| Subject | Women authors, French -- Biography |
| Subject | French literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Women and literature -- France |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2528 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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