Comte de Grammont - Mémoires du comte de Grammont - 1827
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Mémoires du comte de Grammont by Comte de Grammont, in French, bound in half-leather, published by Chez Dautremer, Libraire, 516 pages, subject Biographies and memoirs, in reasonable condition, other edition.
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2 volumes in 1 volume, 16mo, half calf, 235; 281 pages.
Exterior wear, interior fresh - Pleasant copy.
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The Memoirs of the Count de Grammont are a famous 17th-century work, written by Anthony Hamilton and published in 1713.
What is it about?
The book recounts the life of Philibert de Gramont, a French aristocrat known for:
his brilliant wit
his gallant adventures
his life at court, notably in France and England
But beware: these are not “memoirs” in the strict sense.
It is rather a semi-biographical, semi-fictional narrative, full of irony and finesse.
Historical context
The action takes place partly under the reign of Charles II of England, at a court renowned for:
its libertinage
its love intrigues
its taste for entertainment
Hamilton, Grammont’s brother-in-law, writes with great humor about this aristocratic society.
Style and tone
Elegant, witty, sometimes mocking
Full of anecdotes and sharp portraits
A mix of historical chronicle and social comedy
The book is often compared to the works of moralists like La Rochefoucauld for its lucid view of human behavior.
Why is this an important text?
It is a living account of court life in the 17th century
It offers a gallery of very vivid portraits
It, by its style, foreshadows certain forms of the modern novel
2 volumes in 1 volume, 16mo, half calf, 235; 281 pages.
Exterior wear, interior fresh - Pleasant copy.
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The Memoirs of the Count de Grammont are a famous 17th-century work, written by Anthony Hamilton and published in 1713.
What is it about?
The book recounts the life of Philibert de Gramont, a French aristocrat known for:
his brilliant wit
his gallant adventures
his life at court, notably in France and England
But beware: these are not “memoirs” in the strict sense.
It is rather a semi-biographical, semi-fictional narrative, full of irony and finesse.
Historical context
The action takes place partly under the reign of Charles II of England, at a court renowned for:
its libertinage
its love intrigues
its taste for entertainment
Hamilton, Grammont’s brother-in-law, writes with great humor about this aristocratic society.
Style and tone
Elegant, witty, sometimes mocking
Full of anecdotes and sharp portraits
A mix of historical chronicle and social comedy
The book is often compared to the works of moralists like La Rochefoucauld for its lucid view of human behavior.
Why is this an important text?
It is a living account of court life in the 17th century
It offers a gallery of very vivid portraits
It, by its style, foreshadows certain forms of the modern novel
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Biographies and memoirs
Book title
Mémoires du comte de Grammont
Author/ Illustrator
Comte de Grammont
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1827
Height
11 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
7.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez Dautremer, Libraire
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
516
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