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Title: Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Richard Bentley & Son, 1887.

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Apolonia Helena Massalska is a historical memoir written in the late 19th century. This work presents the childhood experiences of Hélène Massalska, later known as the Princesse de Ligne, during her education at the Abbaye-aux-Bois convent in France. It offers a vivid depiction of the intricate social dynamics and educational practices of young noble girls in the 18th century. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the arrival of Hélène and her uncle, the Prince-Bishop of Wilna, at the convent following their exile from Poland amid the political upheaval in their homeland. Hélène's entry into the convent is characterized by her initial shyness and her struggle to fit in with her peers, compounded by her limited knowledge of French. As she navigates life at the abbey, she experiences a blend of playful mischief and serious educational pursuits, from her interactions with the nuns to her friendships with other young girls. The narrative is rich with Hélène's reflections on her upbringing, the challenges of adapting to convent life, and the contrasts between her Polish heritage and her new surroundings, all while foreshadowing the eventual influence of her education on her role as a noblewoman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815

Editor: Perey, Lucien, 1825-1914

Translator: Ensor, Laura

EBook No.: 71048

Published: Jun 26, 2023

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815

Subject: Ligne, Charles Joseph, prince de, 1735-1814

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71048:2 2023-06-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ensor, Laura Perey, Lucien Massalska, Apolonia Helena en 1
2024-11-08T16:46:16Z Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 1 (of 2)

This edition has images.

Title: Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Richard Bentley & Son, 1887.

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Apolonia Helena Massalska is a historical memoir written in the late 19th century. This work presents the childhood experiences of Hélène Massalska, later known as the Princesse de Ligne, during her education at the Abbaye-aux-Bois convent in France. It offers a vivid depiction of the intricate social dynamics and educational practices of young noble girls in the 18th century. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the arrival of Hélène and her uncle, the Prince-Bishop of Wilna, at the convent following their exile from Poland amid the political upheaval in their homeland. Hélène's entry into the convent is characterized by her initial shyness and her struggle to fit in with her peers, compounded by her limited knowledge of French. As she navigates life at the abbey, she experiences a blend of playful mischief and serious educational pursuits, from her interactions with the nuns to her friendships with other young girls. The narrative is rich with Hélène's reflections on her upbringing, the challenges of adapting to convent life, and the contrasts between her Polish heritage and her new surroundings, all while foreshadowing the eventual influence of her education on her role as a noblewoman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815

Editor: Perey, Lucien, 1825-1914

Translator: Ensor, Laura

EBook No.: 71048

Published: Jun 26, 2023

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815

Subject: Ligne, Charles Joseph, prince de, 1735-1814

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71048:3 2023-06-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ensor, Laura Perey, Lucien Massalska, Apolonia Helena en 1