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Proust'S Duchess: How Three Celebrated Women Captured The Imagination Of Findesiecle Paris
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From The Author Of The Acclaimed Queen Of Fashiona Brilliant Look At The Glittering World Of Turnofthecentury Paris Through The First Indepth Study Of The Three Women Proust Used To Create His Supreme Fictional Character, The Duchesse De Guermantes.Genevive Halvy Bizet Straus; Laure De Sade, Comtesse De Adhaume De Chevign; And Lisabeth De Riquet De Caramanchimay, The Comtesse Greffulhethese Were The Three Superstars Of Findesicle Parisian High Society Who, As Caroline Weber Says, Transformed Themselves, And Were Transformed By Those Around Them, Into Living Legends: Paragons Of Elegance, Nobility, And Style. All Well But Unhappily Married, These Women Sought Freedom And Fulfillment By Reinventing Themselves, Between The 1870S And 1890S, As Icons. At Their Fabled Salons, They Inspired The Creativity Of Several Generations Of Writers, Visual Artists, Composers, Designers, And Journalists. Against A Rich Historical Backdrop, Weber Takes The Reader Into These Women'S Daily Lives Of Masked Balls, Hunts, Dinners, Court Visits, Nights At The Opera Or Theater. But We See As Well The Loneliness, Rigid Social Rules, And Loveless, Arranged Marriages That Constricted These Women'S Lives. Proust, As A Twentyyearold Law Student In 1892, Would Worship Them From Afar, And Later Meet Them And Create His Celebrated Composite Character For The Remembrance Of Things Past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Proust's Duchess'? A: 'Proust's Duchess' explores the lives of three influential women in fin-de-siècle Paris who inspired Marcel Proust's characters, highlighting their societal roles and personal struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Proust's Duchess'? A: The book is authored by Caroline Weber, known for her insights into historical fashion and culture.
- Q: How many pages does 'Proust's Duchess' have? A: 'Proust's Duchess' contains 736 pages, providing an in-depth examination of its subjects.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Proust's Duchess'? A: 'Proust's Duchess' was published on May 22, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Proust's Duchess' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Proust's Duchess' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What historical period does 'Proust's Duchess' cover? A: 'Proust's Duchess' covers the period between the 1870s and 1890s in Paris, focusing on the cultural and social dynamics of that time.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Proust's Duchess'? A: The book explores themes of societal expectations, personal freedom, and the impact of high society on creativity and identity.
- Q: Is 'Proust's Duchess' suitable for readers interested in fashion and history? A: Yes, readers interested in fashion history and the cultural context of turn-of-the-century Paris will find 'Proust's Duchess' particularly engaging.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy 'Proust's Duchess'? A: 'Proust's Duchess' is suitable for readers who appreciate biographical narratives, historical studies, and literature that explores the intersection of life and art.
- Q: Does 'Proust's Duchess' include illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis, and may not include illustrations or photographs.