The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; of Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; and of Madame de Maintenon, in Relation to Saint-Cyr

This collection assembles letters, conversations, and introductory essays by three correspondents centered on the foundation and life of Saint-Cyr. The material mixes personal correspondence, descriptive sketches of court and country life, instructions and conversations addressed to the school's community, and reflections on education, piety, and social manners. Readers encounter candid observations about tastes, daily routines, and court ceremonial alongside practical guidance for the institution's management and the moral formation of its pupils. Arranged chronologically with critical introductions, the compilation offers a multifaceted portrait of female influence within elite circles and the practical workings of a charitable school for young women.