La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle by Madame d' Aulnoy
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| Author | Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1651?-1705 |
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| Editor | Carey, B., Mme. |
| Title |
La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle
Relation du voyage d'Espagne par la comtesse d'Aulnoy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle" by Madame d'Aulnoy is a historical travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of the author, who shares her experiences and observations while traversing through Spain, particularly focusing on Madrid and its court life. The book blends reality with fiction, providing a lively depiction of her encounters, the cultural landscape, and social intricacies of the time. At the start of this travelogue, the author introduces her correspondence to a dear cousin, promising to share detailed accounts of her observations throughout her journey. She begins in Bayonne, France, recounting her arrival and the customs of the local people, such as their unique aquatic transportation methods and the warm reception from acquaintances. As she describes her adventures, she immerses the reader in the colorful aspects of Spanish culture, including dances, local customs, and interactions with various characters like noblewomen and merchants. The narrative intertwines humor and intriguing anecdotes, setting a tone of traveler's curiosity and social exploration, while also hinting at the intriguing events she will witness in the Spanish court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Spain -- Court and courtiers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29114 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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