Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville by Victor Cousin
"Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville" by Victor Cousin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the life of Anne Geneviève de Bourbon, Madame de Longueville, exploring her beauty, intellect, and the notable events surrounding her life in 17th century France, particularly within the context of her relationships and her participation in the Fronde. The opening of this work lays the groundwork fora detailed exploration of Madame de Longueville's early life and character, founded on original documents and in-depth research. It introduces her noble lineage and the impact of her upbringing in a privileged yet tumultuous environment, emphasizing her beauty and the admiration she garnered throughout her youth. The narrative hints at her complex relationships, especially with significant figures like La Rochefoucauld, and foreshadows her role in the political turmoil of her time, setting the stage for a nuanced understanding of her character and the societal forces at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cousin, Victor, 1792-1867 |
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| Title | Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 |
| Subject | Longueville, Anne Geneviève de Bourbon-Condé, duchesse de, 1619-1679 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41943 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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