Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
"Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. This work delves into the intricate social and political dynamics of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and into the Regency period. It offers a detailed portrayal of court life, exposing the vanity, intrigue, and moral complexities of its characters, particularly focusing on the interactions ofthe nobility and their manipulations of power. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Saint-Simon's reflections on the limitations imposed by the courtiers' lives filled with etiquette and competition for favor. He critiques the superficial nature of courtly interactions while capturing the essence of characters through vivid anecdotes. The groundwork laid early demonstrates Saint-Simon's acute observational skills and his intent to unveil the truth behind the façades of nobility, highlighting the tension between personal ambition and the rigid structures of power that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755 |
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| Commentator | Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869 |
| Commentator | Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893 |
| Title | Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon Siècle de Louis XIV, la régence, Louis XV |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_de_Saint-Simon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Gallica - Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Mireille Harmelin, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 |
| Subject | France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17044 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 227 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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