| Author |
Elliot, Frances Minto Dickinson, 1820-1898 |
| Title |
Old Court Life in France, vol. 2/2
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Josep Cols Canals, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Old Court Life in France, vol. 2/2" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricacies of court life during a tumultuous period in French history, focusing on figures like Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu, and Louise de Lafayette, and exploring themes of power, passion, and the complexities of royal relationships. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage for the unfolding drama around the court, particularly highlighting Louise de Lafayette's feelings for King Louis and her imminent decision regarding her future. It captures the tension as the King returns from a military campaign, rekindling aspirations of authority and affection. The narrative describes Louise’s internal conflict as she navigates her feelings for the King and the expectations of court life, while shadowed by Cardinal Richelieu's manipulations and ambitions. Her determination to maintain her integrity amidst the political intrigue hints at a deeper sacrifice to come, establishing a compelling dynamic of love and loyalty against the backdrop of power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Court and courtiers
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50850 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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