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History Viewed Through Mme. De Sevigne
April 23, 1885 issue

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The article focuses on the historical document "Madame de Sévigné, Historien," by M. Combes. It portrays the life of men and women of the seventeenth century. Combes takes one by one the historical personages mentioned in Marie de Sévigné's correspondence. Her relationship with various people is described. Combes attempts to make amusing portraits of some forgotten or half-forgotten characters. Madame de Sévigné had a keen sense of humor, she was naturally of a very gay disposition, and she painted ridiculous characters with a master hand.

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MADAME de Sevigne, Historien (Book); COBES, M.; HISTORY; SEVIGNE, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de, 1626-1696; CHARACTERS & characteristics; BOOKS
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