Memoirs Of Madame Desbordes-Valmore: With A Selection From Her Poems (1873)

By Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve, H.W. Preston, Harriet Waters Preston

Book Overview

The book ""Memoirs Of Madame Desbordes-Valmore: With A Selection From Her Poems"" was written by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve and was published in 1873. The book is a memoir of the life of Madame Desbordes-Valmore, a French poet and actress who lived during the 19th century.The memoir provides a detailed account of Madame Desbordes-Valmore's life, including her childhood, her career as an actress, and her success as a poet. The book also includes a selection of her poems, which are considered some of the most beautiful and moving works of French literature.Throughout the book, Sainte-Beuve provides insights into Madame Desbordes-Valmore's personality, her struggles, and her achievements. He describes her as a woman of great talent and sensitivity, who was able to capture the emotions and experiences of her time in her poetry.Overall, ""Memoirs Of Madame Desbordes-Valmore: With A Selection From Her Poems"" is a fascinating account of the life and work of one of France's most celebrated poets. It provides readers with a unique glimpse into the world of 19th-century French literature and the life of a remarkable woman who was able to overcome great obstacles to achieve her dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164885928
• ISBN13: 9781164885924
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"