Aventures de l'abbé de Choisy habillé en femme

An autobiographical account recounts a life shaped by a mother's courtly ambitions that led the narrator to be raised and presented in women's dress, exploring gender performance and social manners at court. It traces episodes of theatrical deception, provincial retreats, gambling and extravagant living, followed by travel abroad, encounters with ecclesiastical circles, a sudden turn to clerical status and religious reflection, and the composition of devotional and travel writings. Throughout, the narrative juxtaposes playful vanity and social satire with contemplations on faith, identity, and the interplay of appearance and reputation.