"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 04" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a narrative dive into the heart of the French royal court during Louis XIV's reign, presenting the era through a collection of anecdotes centered around quirky characters and courtly dramas. This volume opens with stories of the Duc de Coislin and his companions, showcasing Coislin's comically exaggerated politeness through awkward social encounters, like a terribly executed marriage proposal, revealing a portrait of relationships shaped by social customs during this time. The writing combines witty observation with lighthearted humor, all while revealing the intricacies of life in the extravagant but unpredictable world of the French royal court.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 04
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Witness the humorous exploits and intricate relationships of the French royal court through the eyes of its courtiers, where exaggerated politeness and courtly drama collide in a spectacle of social observation.
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About the AuthorLouis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, GE, was a French soldier, diplomat, and memoirist. He was born in Paris at the Hôtel Selvois, 6 rue Taranne. The family's ducal peerage (duché-pairie), granted in 1635 to his father Claude de Rouvroy (1608–1693), served as both perspective and theme in Saint-Simon's life and writings. He was the second and last Duke of Saint-Simon.
Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, GE, was a French soldier, diplomat, and memoirist. He was born in Paris at the Hôtel Selvois, 6 rue Taranne. The family's ducal peerage (duché-pairie), granted in 1635 to his father Claude de Rouvroy (1608–1693), served as both perspective and theme in Saint-Simon's life and writings. He was the second and last Duke of Saint-Simon.
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