Selected Letters
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Describes the social and intellectual life of 17th-century France, including gossip about the court of King Louis XIV.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal Book order
February 5, 1626 – April 17, 1696
A French aristocrat remembered for her letter-writing, most of her correspondence, celebrated for its wit and vividness, was addressed to her daughter. She is revered in France as one of the great icons of French literature. Her writing displays a keen insight and lively description, capturing thoughts and emotions with exceptional clarity. Her unique literary style lies in her ability to transform the mundane into compelling literary observations.
- 1982
