Sevigne, Madame de
The popularity of easily erased email may prove troublesome for historians in the future. In contrast, Madame de Sevigne - one of the greatest letter writers in history - created a rich source of over 1500 documents, a body of correspondence shedding light on styles, fashions, opinions and much more about life in seventeenth century France.
Five Letters
The translated text of five letters, written to Madame la Comtesse de Grignan, her daughter.
The translated text of five letters, written to Madame la Comtesse de Grignan, her daughter.
Madame de Sevigne: Biography and Sources
This excellent site begins with a modest biography, moves onto online sources and then lists volumes of her work with excerpts.
This excellent site begins with a modest biography, moves onto online sources and then lists volumes of her work with excerpts.