A Little Window: Petit Trianon
Petit Trianon: A Little Window into the Life of Marie Antoinette is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. The novel begins with Marie's childhood in Austria and follows her journey to France, her marriage to Louis XVI, and her life as Queen. Through the eyes of her closest confidants, the reader is given a glimpse into the life of the infamous Queen, from her lavish parties and extravagant lifestyle to her struggles with the French Revolution and her eventual imprisonment and execution. Along the way, the reader is also introduced to the people and places that shaped Marie's life, including her beloved Petit Trianon, the small palace she built for herself at Versailles. Through this novel, readers can gain a better understanding of the life of Marie Antoinette and the events that led to her downfall.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Romance · 122 words
First lines
("Versailles, France")
When the long drawn notes of a bird's song Echoes through the trees, It brings to remembrance the songs Of the blackbirds at Petit Trianon: Chiming, reverberating, floating down From the tops of the tall cedars As from an invisible, celestial choir.
Nor can I forget the ages-old wisteria Clambering over gray palace walls, Nor the gamut of color in the azaleas there -- Pink, orange, cerise, yellow -- In pale green foliage.
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A Little Window: Petit Trianon is listed on Textopian as an essay by Jean M. Snyder, dated 1955 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Jean M. Snyder
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Romance, Historical Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 122 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the true story of the Petit Trianon, a small chateau in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, and the events that took place there during the 18th century.
- Biography — The book is based on the life of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, and her time at the Petit Trianon.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationship between Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI, and their time at the Petit Trianon.
- Historical Non-Fiction — The book is based on the true story of the Petit Trianon and the events that took place there during the 18th century.
Tags
Poetry · ages · bird · blackbirds · brings · cedars · celestial · chiming · choir · clambering · color · drawn
More by Jean M. Snyder
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