Mitford, Nancy

Madame de Pompadour (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780099528876
author:: Mitford, Nancy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Biography, Historical,
Condition:: New
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Nancy Mitford's biography of Madame de Pompadour is a candid and engaging portrait of one of 18th-century France's most fascinating women. At the heart of this story is the unlikely relationship between the Bourbon king, Louis XV, and his mistress, who defied expectations to remain by his side for nearly twenty years.

Through Mitford's vivid prose, the lavish world of Versailles comes alive, revealing a complex web of class conflict, treachery, and intrigue. With characteristic wit and insight, she reimagines the royal court, where the Queen was a "bore" and the Dauphin a "prig", and explores the tensions that simmered beneath the surface.

This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most intriguing figures, restoring Madame de Pompadour to her rightful place as a survivor and a master of the art of living. With its unique blend of candor, humor, and historical insight, Mitford's work remains an essential read for anyone interested in the fascinating story of 18th-century France.

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