"La Grande Mademoiselle, 1627-1652" by Arvède Barine is a historical portrait that brings to life the experiences of Anne-Marie-Louise d'Orléans, or La Grande Mademoiselle, within the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century France. The book begins by painting a vivid picture of her early life, family, and what it was like growing up in a royal court full of political games during the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. As the story unfolds, it captures the reader as it shows how this important woman's personal ambitions and struggles mirror the changing trends and rules within French society regarding morals, learning, and the evolving position of women in the royal court.
La Grande Mademoiselle, 1627-1652
By Arvède Barine
Witness the captivating journey of a royal woman whose life becomes intertwined with the shifting tides of power, love, and societal change in 17th-century France.
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About the AuthorArvède Barine, was a French writer and historian. Arvède Barine was the pseudonym of Mme. Charles Vincens, born Louise-Cécile Bouffé on 17 November 1840. She mostly wrote on the subject of women, but she also wrote about travel, the political issues of the day, and the fantastic literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and E. T. A. Hoffmann. She died on 14 November 1908 in Paris.
Arvède Barine, was a French writer and historian. Arvède Barine was the pseudonym of Mme. Charles Vincens, born Louise-Cécile Bouffé on 17 November 1840. She mostly wrote on the subject of women, but she also wrote about travel, the political issues of the day, and the fantastic literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and E. T. A. Hoffmann. She died on 14 November 1908 in Paris.
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