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LoC No.: 99002374

Title: The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; of Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; and of Madame de Maintenon, in Relation to Saint-Cyr

Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team

Summary: "The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine" is a historical collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The letters, primarily authored by Élisabeth-Charlotte, Princess Palatine, offer insights into her life at the French court and her relationships with notable figures such as Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon. This work provides a unique perspective on the personal and political landscape of the time. The opening of the book introduces Madame and sets the tone for her correspondence, characterized by frankness and vibrant expressions of her thoughts and emotions. Élisabeth-Charlotte is depicted as a spirited and candid figure, often reflecting on her experiences in France compared to her German roots. Her letters cover various topics including her thoughts on court life, the politics surrounding her family, and her personal grievances, particularly with Madame de Maintenon. There is also a profound sense of nostalgia as she longs for her homeland and expresses concern for her native Palatinate amid the chaos of French politics. Overall, the beginning establishes Madame’s voice as both a participant and observer of the historical events that shaped her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maintenon, Madame de, 1635-1719

Author: Marie Adelaide, of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy, 1685-1712

Author: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722

Commentator: Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869

Editor: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908

EBook No.: 43283

Published: Jul 23, 2013

Downloads: 177

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: French letters

Subject: Maison royale de Saint-Louis (Saint-Cyr l'École, France)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:43283:2 2013-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wormeley, Katharine Prescott Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' Marie Adelaide, of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy Maintenon, Madame de en urn:lccn:99002374 1
2024-11-05T16:22:07Z The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; of Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; and of Madame de Maintenon, in Relation to Saint-Cyr

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 99002374

Title: The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; of Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; and of Madame de Maintenon, in Relation to Saint-Cyr

Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team

Summary: "The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine" is a historical collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The letters, primarily authored by Élisabeth-Charlotte, Princess Palatine, offer insights into her life at the French court and her relationships with notable figures such as Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon. This work provides a unique perspective on the personal and political landscape of the time. The opening of the book introduces Madame and sets the tone for her correspondence, characterized by frankness and vibrant expressions of her thoughts and emotions. Élisabeth-Charlotte is depicted as a spirited and candid figure, often reflecting on her experiences in France compared to her German roots. Her letters cover various topics including her thoughts on court life, the politics surrounding her family, and her personal grievances, particularly with Madame de Maintenon. There is also a profound sense of nostalgia as she longs for her homeland and expresses concern for her native Palatinate amid the chaos of French politics. Overall, the beginning establishes Madame’s voice as both a participant and observer of the historical events that shaped her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maintenon, Madame de, 1635-1719

Author: Marie Adelaide, of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy, 1685-1712

Author: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722

Commentator: Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869

Editor: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908

EBook No.: 43283

Published: Jul 23, 2013

Downloads: 177

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: French letters

Subject: Maison royale de Saint-Louis (Saint-Cyr l'École, France)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:43283:3 2013-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wormeley, Katharine Prescott Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' Marie Adelaide, of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy Maintenon, Madame de en urn:lccn:99002374 1