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Elizabeth Hodgson. MÃ(c)moires De Madame La Baronne De Batteville, Ou La Veuve Parfaite
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ISBN13: 9781023773256
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Mémoires De Madame La Baronne De Batteville, Ou La Veuve Parfaite, attributed to Leprince De Beaumont and published in 1766, offers readers a glimpse into 18th-century French society through the lens of a virtuous widow's experiences. This epistolary novel, presented as the memoirs of Madame de Batteville, explores themes of grief, resilience, and the pursuit of moral perfection in the face of societal expectations. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters, revealing the Baroness's inner thoughts and her interactions with the world around her. As a work of historical fiction, it captures the nuances of aristocratic life and the prevailing social norms of the era. The book provides insight into the literary tastes and moral preoccupations of its time. A valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French literature and 18th-century history.
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