Histoire amoureuse des Gaules; suivie des Romans historico-satiriques du XVIIe…
"Histoire amoureuse des Gaules; suivie des Romans historico-satiriques du XVIIe" attributed to Bussy Rabutin is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The work includes explicit pamphlets detailing the romantic exploits and scandals of the French court, particularly during the reign of Louis XIV. It serves to both entertain and provide a satirical look at the intertwining of love and power in French nobility, using historical figures to highlight these
themes. The opening of the text introduces the preface, affirming the controversial nature of the pamphlets it compiles, which were initially popular due to their scandalous content rather than literary merit. The editor seeks to validate these lewd anecdotes as historical documents, claiming they reveal truths about the court's affairs and the behavior of its figures. The narrative hints at significant romances, including that of Louis XIV with Marie Mancini, a relative of Cardinal Mazarin, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of royal love contrasted with social expectations and ambitions. The text promises an engaging mix of personal narratives and cultural commentary, making it relevant for readers interested in the intersection of history, love, and satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bussy, Roger de Rabutin, comte de, 1618-1693 |
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| Contributor | Livet, Charles-Louis, 1828-1897 |
| Editor | Boiteau d'Ambly, Paul, 1830-1886 |
| Title | Histoire amoureuse des Gaules; suivie des Romans historico-satiriques du XVIIe siècle, Tome II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoire_amoureuse_des_Gaules |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | Erotic literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28789 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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