Lamothe-Langon, Etienne-Léon, baron de

Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry (eBook, ePUB)

With Minute Details of Her Entire Career as Favorite of Louis XV

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Etienne-Léon baron de Lamothe-Langon's 'Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry' provides readers with a captivating account of the life and intrigues of one of the most infamous women in French history, Madame du Barry, the last mistress of King Louis XV. Written in a captivating and engaging literary style, the book offers a detailed portrayal of the lavish and scandalous court life during the final years of the Ancien Régime. Lamothe-Langon's narrative skillfully captures the political maneuvers, romantic liaisons, and extravagant excesses that characterized the French aristocracy during this turbulent period. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts interested in the social dynamics of pre-revolutionary France. Etienne-Léon baron de Lamothe-Langon's deep knowledge of French history and literature shines through in this meticulously researched account of a controversial figure from the past. His expertise and passion for the subject matter are evident in the rich and nuanced portrayal of Madame du Barry's life. 'Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry' is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of power, desire, and betrayal in the court of Versailles.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 418
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547353706
• Artikelnr.: 65842509

Autorenporträt

Etienne-Léon, Baron de Lamothe-Langon (1786-1864), was a French author and playwright known for his literary works in the 19th century, which were deeply intertwined with the historical context of post-revolutionary France. With a penchant for historical memoirs and romanticized accounts of the past, Lamothe-Langon is particularly noted for his 'Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry,' a book that traces the life of the infamous mistress of Louis XV. Lamothe-Langon's writing is characterized by its lavish attention to detail and attempt to capture the opulence and decadence of the French court before the revolution. While some of his works have been criticized for their historical inaccuracies and sensationalism, they nevertheless provide a window into the period's literary style and the public's fascination with the bygone era of nobility and royal intrigue. His contributions to the genre of historical fiction and memoirs reflect a blend of reality with dramatic embellishments, a style that was quite popular during his time. Lamothe-Langon's work remains a subject of interest to literary scholars and historians who seek to understand the interplay between literature and history in the 19th-century French cultural landscape.