TY - BOOK AU - Boigne,Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide d'Osmond,comtesse de TI - Récits d'une tante (Vol. 3 de 4): Mémoires de la Comtesse de Boigne, née d'Osmond AV - DC PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - France -- Court and courtiers KW - France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830 KW - France -- History -- 1789-1815 KW - Boigne, Louise-Eléonore-Charlotte-Adélaide d'Osmond, comtesse de, 1781-1866 N1 - Release date is 2010-05-12; Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) and Internet Archive; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Récits d'une tante (Vol. 3 de 4)" by Boigne is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work presents an intimate portrayal of French society through the eyes of the Countess de Boigne, highlighting her reflections on prominent social and political figures during her time. The text seems to encompass a blend of personal anecdotes and observations, particularly centered around her relationships and experiences within the Parisian salon culture. At the start of this volume, the Countess shares her insights on her life during the post-Napoleonic era, detailing her shift away from political engagement after her father's retirement. She describes her new routine, characterized by hosting intimate salons filled with a diverse mix of guests, including royalists and other socialites. The text touches on various themes, such as the impact of personal connections on political affairs, the nuances of social gatherings in elite circles, and the changing dynamics of the monarchy through references to key figures like the Duke de Richelieu and the Duke de Berry. The opening sets the stage for a rich tapestry of historical context, personal narratives, and nuanced observations of a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32349 ER -