Roger de Bussy-Rabutin Books

Roger de Rabutin, known as Bussy-Rabutin, was a French memoirist renowned for his personal accounts and satirical writings. His work is characterized by keen observation and wit, often focusing on the lives of the aristocracy and the court. Bussy-Rabutin gained notoriety for his "Histoire amoureuse des Gaules," a work that unsparingly detailed the amorous intrigues and scandals of prominent figures with sharp humor. His literary legacy lies in his unflinching, yet entertaining, critique of the social mores of his era.