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050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aMason, Amelia Gere,
_d1831-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Women of the French Salons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-02-01
508 _aProduced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger
520 _a"The Women of the French Salons" by Amelia Gere Mason is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the influential roles of women in French salons, highlighting their contributions to society and culture over two centuries. It delves into the dynamic social gatherings where literary, philosophical, and artistic discussions thrived, showcasing the women who shaped and inspired intellectual thought in their era. The opening of the work provides a preface that sets the stage for an exploration of women's roles in salons, emphasizing their significant yet often understated contributions to civilization and social evolution. Mason reflects on the allure of these women, noting their mental vigor and societal influence, as well as the need to revisit this facet of history. The narrative acknowledges the works of male contemporaries who have documented these social circles while asserting its own premise of bringing forth a narrative that highlights women’s intellectual legacies. Mason establishes a framework for discussing the salons, indicating that her studies will focus on the women who represented the cognitive essence of their times, capturing how their interactions helped mold the rise of the modern woman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSalons -- France
653 _aWomen authors, French -- Biography
653 _aFrench literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism
653 _aWomen and literature -- France
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2528
999 _c44609
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