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100 1 _aMontespan, Madame de,
_d1641-1707
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 4
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 4" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written in the late 17th century. This volume offers insights into the court life during the reign of Louis XIV and delves into the personal experiences and observations of Madame de Montespan, a prominent figure in the king’s court. The likely topic of this volume focuses on intertwining personal narratives of love, betrayal, and the complexities of aristocratic life, particularly through the stories surrounding the marriages and relationships within the French nobility. The opening of this volume introduces President de Nesmond and his unfortunate relationship with his wife, Clorinde, who passionately loves a young Spaniard, Melladoro. As their relationship unfolds, President de Nesmond's struggles to maintain his dignity and authority become evident, leading to a series of emotional and tragic events. Clorinde’s obsessive attachment to Melladoro, coupled with her husband’s attempts to navigate the complexities of their marriage, establishes a narrative rich in emotional turmoil and societal commentary. This personal story serves as a reflection on the broader themes of love and the sacrifices individuals make amid societal expectations in the court of Louis XIV. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aLouis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
653 _aMontespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3850
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