02411cam a22003133u 4500 51606 UtSlPG 20260610134205.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Maugras, Gaston, 1850-1927 La Marquise de Boufflers et son fils, le chevalier de Boufflers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-03-30 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "La Marquise de Boufflers et son fils, le chevalier de Boufflers" by Gaston Maugras is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the lives of Marie-Françoise-Catherine de Beauvau, marquise de Boufflers, and her son, who lived during a time of significant sociopolitical change in Lorraine following the death of Stanislas. It offers insights into their relationships, societal roles, and the cultural environment of the 18th century, particularly highlighting the decline of the Lorraine court. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the impact of Stanislas's death on Lorraine, illustrating the shift from a vibrant court to a dull provincial existence. Key characters, such as the marquise de Boufflers, her son, and courtiers like the comte de Tressan and maréchal de Bercheny, are depicted as they navigate their changed lives. The marquise faces emotional turmoil over loss, while others leave for Paris, seeking new opportunities and friendships in the wake of a beloved monarch's demise. This opening portion sets the stage for exploring themes of identity, loss, and social dynamics within a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boufflers, Marie Françoise Catherine de Beauvau, marquise de, 1711-1786 Boufflers, Stanislas-Jean de, 1738-1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51606 92440 92440