Madame de Sévigné is a biography of the life of the famous French aristocrat and letter-writer, Madame de Sévigné. Written by Virginia Woolf, the book follows the life of Madame de Sévigné from her childhood in the court of Louis XIV to her death in 1696. The book begins with a description of the court of Louis XIV and the life of the French aristocracy. It then follows the life of Madame de Sévigné, from her marriage to her husband, her involvement in the court of Louis XIV, and her eventual exile from the court. Throughout the book, Woolf examines the life of Madame de Sévigné and her relationships with her family, friends, and the court. The book also looks at the impact of Madame de Sévigné's famous letters, which she wrote to her daughter and other family members. Woolf examines the impact of these letters on the French court and the development of the French language. Finally, the book looks at the legacy of Madame de Sévigné and her influence on French literature. Woolf argues that Madame de Sévigné's letters are an important part of French literature and that her influence can still be seen in modern French literature.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1917 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction