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The biography vividly portrays Madame de Pompadour's unexpected rise as the mistress of Louis XV, defying societal expectations and prejudices. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Versailles, it reveals the court's intricate dynamics, highlighting her resilience amidst adversities and class conflicts. Mitford's engaging narrative captures the essence of the era, presenting Pompadour not just as a royal mistress but as a formidable figure who mastered the art of living and wielded significant influence in France for nearly two decades.
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Madame de Pompadour, Nancy Mitford
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Madame de Pompadour
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nancy Mitford
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780940322653
- Description
- The biography vividly portrays Madame de Pompadour's unexpected rise as the mistress of Louis XV, defying societal expectations and prejudices. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Versailles, it reveals the court's intricate dynamics, highlighting her resilience amidst adversities and class conflicts. Mitford's engaging narrative captures the essence of the era, presenting Pompadour not just as a royal mistress but as a formidable figure who mastered the art of living and wielded significant influence in France for nearly two decades.