Madame Roland by Alice Meynell

Name: Madame Roland
Author: Alice Meynell

Madame Roland (1754-1793) was a French aristocrat who became a leading figure of the French Revolution. She was known for her intelligence, courage, and devotion to her beliefs, even when they were unpopular or dangerous. This book provides an in-depth study of her life and legacy, highlighting her contributions to French history and culture. Tracking: 📚 Reading: 📖 Comments/Reactions: 💬 Sharing: 📢 Analytics: 📊

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Women's Literature · 1,844 words

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The articulate heroine has her reward of appreciation and her dues of praise; it is her appropriate fortune to have it definitely measured, and generally on equal terms. She takes pains to explain herself, and is understood, and pitied, when need is, on the right occasions. For instance, Madame Roland, a woman of merit, who knew her "merit's name and place," addressed her memoirs, her studies in contemporary history, her autobiography, her many speeches, and her last phrase at the foot of the undaunting scaffold, to a great audience of her equals (more or less)

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Women's Literature
Length: 1,844 words
Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Biography — The book is based on the life of Madame Roland who was a significant figure during the French Revolution.
Historical Fiction — While the book is based on the life of a real person, it employs fictional elements to fill in narrative gaps and provide an immersive account of the French Revolution.
Women's Literature — Madame Roland was a key female figure during the French Revolution and the book examines her life and influence from a gendered perspective.