La Grellet-Dumazeau, André -1909 creator text utu 2020 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La société bordelaise sous Louis XV et le salon de Mme Duplessy" by Grellet-Dumazeau is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the vibrant social and intellectual life of Bordeaux during the reign of Louis XV, concentrating particularly on the influential salon hosted by Mme Duplessy. It examines key figures, events, and the cultural milieu of the time, revealing the importance of provincial society in the shadows of Parisian dominance. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the disparities between Paris and provincial cities, particularly Bordeaux. It emphasizes how Bordeaux had its own rich literary and cultural traditions, with notable figures contributing to a lively intellectual discourse. It introduces Mme Duplessy as a central figure who, following her husband's death, transforms her salon into a hub for notable acquaintances, blending charm and intellect while nurturing the arts and sciences. The reader is invited to delve deeper into this compelling portrait of a lesser-known yet dynamic society, marked by passionate interactions among scholars, artists, and the aristocracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-30 Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 Duplessy, Jeanne Marie Françoise de Chazot, 1702-1782 Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) -- History Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) -- Intellectual life Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) -- Social life and customs DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63349 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63349 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134447.0 63349