(de la Comédie Française) Mars, Mademoiselle 1779-1847 creator Beauvoir, Roger de 1806-1866 text utu 2008 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mémoires de Mademoiselle Mars (volume I)" by Mademoiselle Mars is a biographical work penned in the mid-19th century. The book provides an intimate look at the life of the celebrated French actress Mademoiselle Mars, detailing her upbringing, career, and the influential figures within her circle. It aims to unveil her character beyond the theatrical persona and offer insights into her relationships, both personal and professional. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by presenting a rich historical context for the narrative. It reflects on Mademoiselle Mars' illustrious beginnings, revealing anecdotes from her childhood and the early influences that shaped her artistic journey. It introduces the pivotal figure of Béquet, a close confidant who offers a heartfelt admiration for Mars and paints a picture of her talent and grace. Through the lens of contemporary friendships and rivalries, the early chapters establish the foundation for exploring her dynamic presence in the cultural landscape of her time, as well as the sacrifices she made for her art and the impact of her personal experiences on her life and career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-04-11 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Europe (http://dp.rastko.net). (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Mars, Mademoiselle, 1779-1847 CT PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25039 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25039 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133555.0 25039