A Star Of The Salons: Julie De Lespinasse (1908)

by Camilla Jebb

Book Overview

""A Star Of The Salons: Julie De Lespinasse"" is a biographical book written by Camilla Jebb in 1908. The book tells the story of Julie De Lespinasse, a French aristocrat who became a prominent figure in the literary and cultural salons of 18th century Paris. Julie was known for her wit, intelligence, and charm, and she attracted many famous writers and thinkers of her day, including Voltaire and Diderot. However, Julie's life was also marked by tragedy and scandal, including a tumultuous love affair with the Count De Guibert. Jebb's book offers a detailed and intimate portrait of Julie's life, drawing on letters and other primary sources to provide a vivid picture of this fascinating historical figure. The book provides insight into the social and cultural milieu of 18th century France, as well as the challenges faced by women in a society that was often hostile to their intellectual and creative aspirations. Overall, ""A Star Of The Salons: Julie De Lespinasse"" is a compelling and engaging read for anyone interested in history, literature, or the lives of remarkable women.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164550845
• ISBN13: 9781164550846
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"