The Journal of Countess Françoise Krasinska, Great Grandmother of Victor…
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"The Journal of Countess Françoise Krasinska, Great Grandmother of Victor…" translated from Polish by Kasimir Dziekonska, is a historical memoir likely written in the 18th century. The narrative is centered on the life of Countess Françoise, who begins her journal just after reaching her sixteenth birthday. The content primarily explores her family background, social circumstances, and the events occurring in Poland during her youth, reflecting on her noble lineage and the duties
and expectations tied to her position. At the start of the novel, Françoise introduces herself and shares her aspirations to document her life and events that may hold significance in Polish history. She recounts her family's noble heritage, highlighting her ancestors and the grandeur of their lineage. As the narrative unfolds, Françoise describes her family dynamics, her education, the lavish lifestyle in her castle, and her relationships with various family members and courtiers, all while hinting at the societal conventions that govern her life. She expresses excitement about the changes ahead, such as her forthcoming education, societal debut, and the intricacies of courtship, setting the stage for her evolving identity in a world filled with expectations and allure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tańska-Hoffmanowa, Klementyna, 1798-1845 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Dziekonska, Kasimir, 1851-1934 |
| Uniform Title | Dziennik Franciszki Krasińskiej. English |
| Title | The Journal of Countess Françoise Krasinska, Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel |
| Note | Translation of: Dziennik Franciszki Krasińskiej |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Diary fiction |
| Subject | Franciszka Krasińska, Countess, consort of Charles, Duke of Courland, 1743-1796 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36660 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36660-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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