Souvenirs de la duchesse de Dino by duchesse de Dorothée Dino
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"Souvenirs de la duchesse de Dino" by duchesse de Dorothée Dino is a memoir written in the early 19th century. This work offers a glimpse into the life of the duchess, detailing her upbringing, the social dynamics of the time, and her formative experiences that shaped her identity. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts, particularly reflecting on her connections to prominent figures in European politics and society. At the
start of the memoir, the duchess establishes her lineage and early years, highlighting the complexities of her upbringing as a child from a diverse background, caught between multiple cultures and expectations. She shares her experiences of wealth and privilege, but also the emotional neglect she faced, especially from her mother, as she navigated her responsibilities and societal roles. Describing her solitary childhood under the care of a harsh governess, the duchess presents a vivid picture of her educational struggles and her yearning for connection. The opening reveals her ultimate resilience and determination to carve out her identity amidst the pressures of aristocratic life, setting the stage for her later experiences and reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dino, Dorothée, duchesse de, 1793-1862 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Lamy, Etienne, 1845-1919 |
| Editor | Radziwill, Marie Dorothea Elisabeth de Castellane, Fürstin, 1840-1915 |
| Title |
Souvenirs de la duchesse de Dino publiés par sa petite fille, la Comtesse Jean de Castellane. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Autobiographies |
| Subject | Dino, Dorothée, duchesse de, 1793-1862 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25752 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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