Publisher's Synopsis
Selected Letters of Madame de S�����vign����� is a collection of letters written by Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, the French aristocrat and writer, to her daughter and various correspondents during the 17th century. The letters are known for their wit, elegance, and insight into the social and political life of the time, including the court of Louis XIV. The book was first published in 1898 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor, Leonard Tancock. It is considered a classic of French literature and a valuable historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.