Madame du Barri
Memoirs of Madame Du Barri is a book written by Madame du Barri herself, a mistress of King Louis XV of France. The book is a personal account of her life and experiences as a courtesan in the French court during the 18th century. Madame du Barri shares intimate details about her relationships with the king and other influential figures, as well as her lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending habits. She also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the French Revolution. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a woman who wielded significant power and influence in a male-dominated society, and offers a unique perspective on the French court during a pivotal period in history.1930. The memoirs of the handsome young woman who one day, at a gaming house kept in the rue de Bourgogne by M. Duquesnoy, she forms an intimacy with a rogue, the Count Du Barri, who becomes her lover, proposes to make her the instrument of his fortune, and dreams of giving her to the King Louis XV., to replace the famous Pompadour. Against all expectation, thanks to the complicity of Lebel and the Marshal de Richelieu, the ambitious dream becomes a reality. Louis XV, enticed by the indefinable charm, the gaiety, the vivacious conversation, the joyous laughter of Jeanne, falls in love with the milliner; and what the retinue takes at first for a mere passing toy changes rapidly to a veritable passion. Then, to save appearances and permit the young mistress to remain at court, she is married to Guillaume Du Barri, own brother to the rogue, and given the title of countess. The story continues from here with a series of twists and turns.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.
