The Life And Works Of Marie-Catherine Desjardins, Mme De Villedieu, 1632-1683 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432568719)

The Life And Works Of Marie-Catherine Desjardins, Mme De Villedieu, 1632-1683 is a comprehensive book written by Bruce Archer Morrissette. The book is a biography of the French writer and feminist Marie-Catherine Desjardins, who is also known as Mme De Villedieu. The author has researched extensively and provided a detailed account of her life, including her upbringing, education, and literary career.The book also examines the cultural and historical context in which Mme De Villedieu lived and worked. The author explores the social and political climate of 17th century France, which was marked by religious conflict, political upheaval, and shifting gender roles. The book provides an insightful analysis of how Mme De Villedieu's writing reflected and challenged the prevailing attitudes towards women and their place in society.The Life And Works Of Marie-Catherine Desjardins, Mme De Villedieu, 1632-1683 is a valuable resource for scholars and students of French literature, women's studies, and history. It includes a comprehensive bibliography of Mme De Villedieu's works, as well as a selection of her writings in translation. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readership.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: Bruce Archer Morrissette
ISBN-10: 143256871X
ISBN-13: 9781432568719
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d