La marquise de Condorcet: Sa Famille, son Salon, ses Amis, 1764-1822 by Guillois
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"La marquise de Condorcet: Sa Famille, son Salon, ses Amis, 1764-1822" by Antoine Guillois is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and influence of the marquise de Condorcet, capturing her upbringing, her social circle, and her contributions amidst the backdrop of revolutionary France. The narrative likely delves into her philosophical encounters and relationships with significant figures of her time, portraying her as a central
character whose life events reflect broader societal changes. The opening of the text introduces readers to Sophie de Grouchy, the marquise, detailing her childhood at the Château de Villette, her family background, and the lively domestic and social atmosphere that defined her early years. The setting is vividly described as a place of both pastoral beauty and intellectual engagement, where family members and notable literary figures mingled. Sophie’s early education, her close relationships with her siblings, and her convalescence from a serious illness are highlighted, alluding to her future role as a pivotal figure in her family's and society's evolution during a time of upheaval. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding her character’s development as she transitions from a sheltered upbringing to a more pronounced public life influenced by the philosophies of her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guillois, Antoine, 1855-1913 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04008159 |
| Title | La marquise de Condorcet: Sa Famille, son Salon, ses Amis, 1764-1822 |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Condorcet, Marie-Louise-Sophie de Grouchy, marquise de, 1764-1822 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63435 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63435-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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