One of the greatest journalists in the world, Madame de Sévigné (1626-96) vividly depicts France during the time of Louis XIV through eloquent letters she wrote throughout her life to family and friends. As a significant figure in French society and literary circles, with close friends like Madame de La Fayette and La Rochefoucauld, she reflects on important historical events and personal matters. In this collection of her most important letters, spanning almost fifty years, she alternates between humor and melancholy, and depth and superficiality. Describing the new works of Racine and Molière, pondering the scandals of the court - including the intrigues of the King's mistresses - or recounting her own family concerns, Madame de Sévigné offers a fascinating portrait of the lost era of Le Roi Soleil.

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm