Mémoires touchant la vie et les écrits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, (3/6)

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This work presents a detailed account of the life and writings of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, the Marquise de Sévigné, focusing on the years 1664 to 1666. It explores her experiences during the exile of Bussy, the impact of various editions of his controversial work, and the literary environment of the time, including the emergence of notable writers like Boileau and Racine. The narrative reflects on the personal and societal dynamics of the French court under Louis XIV, highlighting themes of ambition, reputation, and the role of satire in literature. Additionally, it delves into Sévigné's relationships and her reflections on the literary figures of her era.

NOTES:

[1] Bussy Lettres, t. III, p. 65; t. V, p. 41.—Millin, Voyage dans les départements du midi de la France, t. I, p. 208-219, chap. XIV, pl. XII de l'atlas.—Corrard de Breban, Souvenirs d'un voyage aux ruines d'Alise et au château de Bussy-Rabutin; Troyes, 1833, in-8^o, p. 16-29.

[2] Mémoires sur madame de Sévigné, 2^e partie, p. 138-142, 150, 350 et 351.

[3] Conférez p. 351, ligne 16, et la note p. 510 de la 1^re édition.

[4] Histoire amoureuse de France, par Bussy-Rabutin, avec ses Maximes d'amour, 1666, petit in-12 de 237 pages, sans les Maximes, qui commencent le volume et ne sont pas paginées.

[5] Ménagiana, t. III, p. 355.

[6] Bussy-Rabutin, Mémoires; Amsterdam, 1721, in-12, t. II, p. 373 et 377.