Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Apolonia Helena Massalska
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| Author | Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815 |
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| Editor | Perey, Lucien, 1825-1914 |
| Translator | Ensor, Laura |
| Title | Memoirs of the Princesse de Ligne, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Richard Bentley & Son, 1887. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (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. 2 (of 2)" by Apolonia Helena Massalska is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the life and experiences of the Princesse de Ligne as she navigates the complexities of aristocratic society in 18th-century Europe, detailing events such as marriages, social gatherings, and travels through various courts. This volume focuses on the intricacies of family dynamics, personal relationships, and courtly life during a transformative period in European history. The opening of the memoir introduces us to the arrival of the Prince-Bishop in Paris, along with ongoing discussions about the marriage arrangements for Hélène and Prince Charles. Through correspondences among various characters, including Madame de Pailly and the Princesse de Ligne-Lichtenstein, we learn about the expectations, ambitions, and challenges faced by the young couple. As Hélène grapples with her feelings regarding her arranged marriage and her desire to remain in Paris, the narrative teases out the complexities of her relationships with her uncle and future husband, setting the stage for her upcoming journey into the realms of love, duty, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Massalska, Apolonia Helena, 1763-1815 |
| Subject | Ligne, Charles Joseph, prince de, 1735-1814 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71051 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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