Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (2/2) by La Tour du Pin Gouvernet
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| Author | La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 |
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| Editor | Liedekerke-Beaufort, Aymar Marie Ferdinand de, comte, 1846- |
| Title | Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (2/2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Summary | "Journal d'une femme de cinquante ans (2/2)" by La Tour du Pin Gouvernet is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of the author as she navigates life as an emigrant in America from a backdrop of revolution and personal loss. The narrative is likely set in the late 18th to early 19th century, providing a firsthand account of the sociopolitical landscape of post-revolutionary France contrasted against her new life in the United States. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her age and the undertaking of writing her memories, feeling a mix of presumption and purpose. She vividly describes the joy of returning to a land of stability and comfort after enduring hardships, as she and her family arrive in Boston after an arduous journey. Once settled, they begin to adapt to their new environment, interact with local residents, and establish a household, all while grappling with personal grief regarding the loss of her father. This opening portion sets the tone for her ongoing struggle for happiness and belonging amidst the dramatic changes of her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 |
| Subject | La Tour du Pin Gouvernet, Henriette Lucie Dillon, marquise de, 1770-1853 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Nobility -- France -- Diaries |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29164 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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