Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete by Madame de Montespan
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| Author | Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707 |
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| Title | Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Complete" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written in the late 17th century. The memoirs offer a vivid depiction of life at the court of Louis XIV through the eyes of Athenais de Tonnay-Charente, the Marquise de Montespan, who was known for her beauty and intelligence, as well as her tumultuous relationship with the King. At the start of the memoirs, Madame de Montespan outlines her motivations for writing and her experiences navigating the complexities of court life. She reflects on her marriage and the challenges that followed, including the public scrutiny and gossip surrounding her position. The opening chapters detail her fondness for the King, the nature of her courtly relationships, and her initial rise to prominence, all while hinting at the personal and political drama that awaits as her narratives unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 |
| Subject | Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3854 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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