The Romance of Madame Tussaud's by John Theodore Tussaud
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| Author | Tussaud, John Theodore, 1858-1943 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
| LoC No. | 20027479 |
| Title | The Romance of Madame Tussaud's |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Romance of Madame Tussaud's" by John Theodore Tussaud is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the fascinating life and times of Madame Marie Tussaud, the founder of the famous wax museum in London, detailing her experiences from her childhood in Switzerland to her tumultuous life during the French Revolution. The narrative intertwines personal recollections of her family, particularly her uncle Christopher Curtius, a pioneering wax sculptor, inspiring readers to explore the depth of her character and the historical backdrop that shaped her legacy. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his childhood memories in his father's studio, revealing a lineage of wax modeling spanning generations. He recalls beginning his training under his father and notes the significance of figures from history that surrounded him, including Napoleon and Louis XVI. The narrative swiftly transitions to Madame Tussaud's origins in Berne, Switzerland, her eventual move to Paris with Curtius, and the artistic and political tumult of the time. The reader gains a glimpse of her early life, the formation of her identity as an artist, and the increasing involvement in the revolutionary climate of Paris, setting the stage for her future endeavors in the wax modeling industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Tussaud, Marie, 1761-1850 |
| Subject | Madame Tussaud and Sons' Exhibition |
| Subject | Waxworks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54369 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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