A Lady Of The Salons: The Story Of Louise Colet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432579258)

""A Lady of the Salons: The Story of Louise Colet"" by D.E. Enfield is a biographical account of the life of Louise Colet, a French poet, novelist, and feminist who lived in the 19th century. The book traces Colet's life from her childhood in Aix-en-Provence to her rise in Parisian literary circles, where she became a prominent figure in the salon culture of the time.The author explores Colet's relationships with notable literary figures such as Gustave Flaubert, Victor Hugo, and Alfred de Musset, and how these relationships influenced her writing and feminist beliefs. The book also delves into Colet's personal life, including her tumultuous marriage to musician Hippolyte Colet and her struggles with mental illness.Enfield's biography paints a vivid picture of Colet's life, capturing the social and cultural milieu of 19th century France. The author also provides insight into Colet's literary works, including her poetry and novels, and how they reflected her feminist ideals and personal experiences.Overall, ""A Lady of the Salons: The Story of Louise Colet"" is a captivating biography that sheds light on the life and contributions of a remarkable woman in French literary history.A Biography Of Flaubert's Mistress, Louise Colet, Who Was Referred To As Madame X In His Correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: D. E. Enfield
ISBN-10: 1432579258
ISBN-13: 9781432579258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d