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Discover the captivating life of Marie Antoinette through the masterful storytelling of Stefan Zweig in this beautifully bound biography. With 592 pages of rich narrative, this definitive biography delves into the complex character of Marie Antoinette, who ascended as Queen of France at just fifteen. Zweig expertly weaves her intimate correspondence with her mother and her beloved, Count Axel von Fersen, shedding light on the emotional struggles and personal joys she faced. Explore her life, from the opulent surroundings of the Trianon to the heart-wrenching realities of her reign amidst revolution. Zweig's insights into the chemistry of a woman's soul juxtapose Marie Antoinette's lavish lifestyle with her profound public suffering and resilience—a human portrayal that resonates even today. This biography is not just a historical account; it's an engaging narrative detailing her failed escape to Varennes, imprisonment in the Conciergerie, and her tragic demise under the guillotine. A must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the life of this iconic figure, Zweig's biography of Marie Antoinette remains essential literature long after its original publication in 2010 by Faber Factory. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781906548308. Fast shipping from Smartfox. For orders within New Zealand, expect quick delivery with tracking for your peace of mind.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781906548308
Year: 2010
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 592
Description:
Stefan Zweig based his biography of Marie Antoinette, who became the Queen of France at the age of fifteen, on the correspondence between her and her mother, and her great love the Count Axel von Fersen. Zweig analyzes the chemistry of a woman's soul from her intimate pleasures to her public suffering as a Queen under the weight of misfortune and history. Zweig describes Marie Antoinette in the King's bedroom, in the enchanted and extravagant world of the Trianon, and with her children. And in his account of 'The Revolution', he describes her resolve during the failed escape to varennes, her imprisonment in the Conciergerie and her final tragic destiny under the guillotine. Zweig's account has been the definitive biography of Marie Antoinette since its publication, inspiring Antonia Fraser and the recent film adaptation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781906548308
Year: 2010
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 592
Description:
Stefan Zweig based his biography of Marie Antoinette, who became the Queen of France at the age of fifteen, on the correspondence between her and her mother, and her great love the Count Axel von Fersen. Zweig analyzes the chemistry of a woman's soul from her intimate pleasures to her public suffering as a Queen under the weight of misfortune and history. Zweig describes Marie Antoinette in the King's bedroom, in the enchanted and extravagant world of the Trianon, and with her children. And in his account of 'The Revolution', he describes her resolve during the failed escape to varennes, her imprisonment in the Conciergerie and her final tragic destiny under the guillotine. Zweig's account has been the definitive biography of Marie Antoinette since its publication, inspiring Antonia Fraser and the recent film adaptation.