Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France

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Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS - FROM THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EDITION OF THE HISTORIC COURT MEMOIRS OF FRANCE - EDITOR'S NOTE

0:58
2

D.W.

4:55
3

HISTORIC COURT MEMOIRS IN 62 VOLUMES - THE MEMOIRS OF MARGUERITE DE VALOIS

3:09
4

THE MEMOIRS OF CARDINAL DE RETZ

7:53
5

THE MEMOIRS OF MADAME DE MONTESPAN

6:54
6

MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV, BY DUCHESSE D'ORLEANS

25:56
7

MEMOIRS OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, BY MADAME CAMPAN

9:51
8

MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF ST. CLOUD BY A GENTLEMAN AT PARIS

36:45

Description

A compact guide to the most memorable lines from the sprawling court memoirs of pre‑revolutionary France, this collection lets listeners dip into the wit, intrigue, and drama of the royal court without wading through thousands of pages. Curated by an enthusiastic editor, the book presents two easy‑to‑navigate formats: brief excerpts that capture the flavor of a scene, and alphabetized one‑liners that showcase the sharp observations of the era’s chroniclers.

Beyond the quotations themselves, the volume offers practical tips for finding the full context within the original texts, making it a handy companion for anyone studying or simply savoring the period’s rich dialogue. Whether you’re a long‑time fan of the historic memoirs or a curious newcomer, the selection invites you to explore the voices of Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, Madame de Montespan, and many others, all in a format perfectly suited to listening on the go.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (92K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

VA

Various Authors

This book is credited to multiple contributors rather than a single writer, bringing together different voices, styles, or perspectives in one place. That often makes for a lively listening experience, especially in anthologies, collections, and themed compilations.

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