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Pomp and Circumstance

Pomp and Circumstance

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Biographies GeneralFrench History

ISBN10: 1025913906
ISBN13: 9781025913902
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Pomp and Circumstance is an evocative and insightful memoir by Elisabeth de Gramont, once the Duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre, offering a rare glimpse into the vanished world of the French aristocracy during the Belle Époque. As a prominent figure within the exclusive circles of the Faubourg Saint-Germain, de Gramont provides a sophisticated firsthand account of the rituals, social hierarchies, and shifting cultural landscapes of turn-of-the-century France.

The narrative traverses the transition from the rigid elegance of the late nineteenth century to the transformative era leading up to the First World War. De Gramont's prose is noted for its sharp wit and keen observation, capturing the essence of a society defined by tradition yet on the brink of profound change. Her recollections are particularly valued for their historical depth and their connection to the literary world, as she was a close friend and confidante of Marcel Proust, who drew inspiration from the very milieu she describes.

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