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100	1		_aLamothe-Langon, Etienne-Léon, baron de, _d1786-1864
245	1	0	_aMemoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry : _bWith Minute Details of Her Entire Career as Favorite of Louis XV
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2000-02-01
508			_aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
520			_a"Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry" by Baron Etienne-Léon Lamothe-Langon is a historical account likely written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Jeanne Vaubernier, known as the Comtesse Du Barry, who rose from modest beginnings to become the favorite mistress of King Louis XV of France, offering a glimpse into the extravagant and often treacherous world of the French court. At the start of the memoirs, Jeanne's brother-in-law, Comte Jean, excitedly informs her of a significant opportunity that could change her life—a dinner invitation from Lebel, the king's valet. He emphasizes the importance of her beauty and charm in charming the king, setting the stage for her entrance into the opulent yet dangerous realm of Versailles. As she prepares for her pivotal meeting with the king, the narrative highlights Jeanne's mix of anticipation and vulnerability, revealing her current state of obscurity and the fleeting nature of courtly favor. The opening chapters establish the stakes of her ambitions and introduce the complex dynamics at play as she navigates her ascent at court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDu Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2082
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