Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. She also illuminates Madame de Pompadour’s influence across the artistic and political spectrum of the day, including her relationships with the leaders of the French Enlightenment: Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot. Used. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In 1967 Mitford moved from Paris to Versailles, where she lived until her death from Hodgkin’s disease. Highly recommended. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. This is a fantastic biography, complete and even with some pictures of old paintings, buildings, etc. Madame de Pompadour is a well-written and thoroughly interesting and engaging history. Board book from $26.99 1 Used from$26.99 When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016. dry, boring, devoid of detail that might bring the character, and her times, to life. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Softcover. Good, classic reference in the fireld. Preview this book » What people are saying - Write a review To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Filled with photographs, and evocative and insightful in its telling, Madame de Pompadour is a seductive portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential women of the age. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013. This is the story of the accomplished Jeanne-Antoinette(Reinette)Poisson, born into the bourgeoisie and became the famous mistress of King Louis XV, at the height of the Versailles court. First published in 1954, this is an evocation of Louis XV's court at Versailles. I am reading all of Nancy Mitford's books. Though a largish chunk is devoted to the church. This book was well-written and a good read for those interested in biographies. I particularly like the way Pompadour is used as the spoke of a historical wheel connecting all the large figures of the time, Louis, Voltaire, Diderot, and many others. The political and religious complications of the time are explained and put into context, while the complex characters are brought vividly to life. Unable to add item to List. Madame de Pompadour (New York Review Books Classics), Madame de Pompadour: The Life and Legacy of French King Louis XV’s Chief Mistress, The Portraits of Madame de Pompadour: Celebrating the Femme Savante (The Discovery Series), "Christine Pevitt Algrant dishes up salacious court gossip as she gets inside her subject's well-coiffed head.". My only other criticism is that the print in the paperback edition is very small and difficult to read unless the lighting conditions are perfect. Filled with photographs, and evocative and insightful in its telling, Madame de Pompadour is a seductive portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential women of the age. Pompadour alone was an amazing person however and this book captures her extremely well. Although accustomed to the king's extramarital relationships, the court was shocked at the sudden ascension of the low-born Mademoiselle Poisson. Mitford was also the author of four biographies: Madame de Pompadour (1954), Voltaire in Love (1957), The Sun King (1966), and Frederick the … I enjoyed reading it, and it looks good on my bookshelves. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2013. Even after she has been dead four some hundreds of years most people historically inclined have heard of her. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Fairly detailed account of the life of the subject person & her lover Louis XV. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Madame de Pompadour by Evelyne Lever, unknown edition, Edition Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-301) and index. Madame de Pompadour (New York Review Books Classics) Nancy Mitford. I bought this book because I was looking for a book that covered the reign of Louis XV and that wasn't going to be too scholarly, after reading samples of various books I settled on this because of the depth and quality of the writing, it doesn't cover to the end of Louis XV's reign but it gave me a thorough knowledge of the social and political landscape of the day as well as enligthening me about this most interesting of women. I particularly like the way Pompadour is used as the spoke of a historical wheel connecting all the large figures of the time, Louis, Voltaire, Diderot, and many others. Filled with photographs, and evocative and insightful in its telling, Madame de Pompadour is a seductive portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential women of the age. This is the first of her biographies and it tells the life story of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, who, despite her comparatively lowly beginnings, was told by a fortune teller when she was nine that she would rule over the heart of a King and believed this prophecy completely. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2016. Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014. I found neither her nor Louis very fascinating personalities which is why I found this book a bit less captivating than the one about Philippe d'Orleans (the regent) by the same writer. Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2007. $13.19. A sumptuous new biography of one of the most famous dangerous liaisonsWhen Jeanne Antoinette Poisson was a child, a fortune-teller predicted that she would one day be the mistress of a king. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2012. By that time she and the King where 'just friends' her one daughter had died ,she was devastated by this loss. This is not to excuse Louis XV's carnal lusts or especially his lack of attention to his royal duties but one wonders a little about what role the queen still had as compared to the mistresses and how she might have led her life, particularly since her children were so fond of her. In one of her later novels she has characters discuss the post WW2 fact that they were the last generation who could understand the courtiers and civilisation of the 18th century. The Sun King (New York Review Books (Paperback)), Madame de Pompadour (New York Review Books Classics), Madame de Pompadour: Mistress of France (PERSEUS). While Pompadour may have had her flaws (less than ideal choices for her 'favorites' to run the country) at least she did something. It is a nice written history of Madame, from her childhood to death. AbeBooks.com: Madame de Pompadour (New York Review Books Classics) (9780940322653) by Mitford, Nancy and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books … A.J.P.Taylor was to say that what she had done was in effect transpose the Mitford family and it's eccentricities to Versailles. As written on the back cover of this edition, Madame de Pompadour was one of the most fascinating and influential women of 18th century France. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. All her novels are so well crafted, and piercingly and wittily observant of the manners and mores of her time and her class. An extraordinary glimpse into life at the French Court of Louis XV, Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014. Please try again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. As well as her wonderful novels, Nancy Mitford also wrote four, less known, historical biographies- Madame de Pompadour in 1954, Voltaire in Love in 1957, The Sun King in 1966 and Frederick the Great in 1970. Politics. Her collection of work, in book form, is called "Suite d'Estampes Gravées Par Madame la Marquise de Pompadour d'Apres les Pierres Gravées de Guay, Graveur du Roy" which translates to in English as "Series of Prints engraved by Madame la Marquise de Pompadour after the engraved stones of Guay, engraver of the King". Please try again. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. One can really understand from this book how the court worked and how that affected the lives of the French underclass and it is evident how many of the societal problems would eventually culminate in the French Revolution under the reign of Louis' grandson, Louis XVI. Madame de Pompadour was one of the most famous mistresses in France and her influence in fashion, art and politics cemented her reputation as one of the most influential women of French history. When Poisson was young, a fortune-teller predicted that she ... Read full review Not just one of presentation at Court and Sevres porcelain. Madame de Pompadour: The Life and Legacy of French King Louis XV’s Chief Mistress Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2015. When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. This biography of the legendary mistress of King Louis XV offers dramatic insight into the life of one of the most enchanting, powerful, and feared women to grace the world's stage. Aside from his dealings with underage girls (with Mme de Pompadour acting as his pimp) the guy seems to have been absolutely useless - during the 7 year's war, when France got kicked around really bad, he simply could not be bothered to do anything else than hunting. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2012. Madame de Pompadour and doctor who ..... YOU ROCK!! I have no idea how accurate a biography this is of Madame de Pompadour, it almost certainly isn't if you are expecting one that puts Madame in a full historical context. Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016. this was a really well-written, and fascinating book about madame pompadour, one of my favorite women in history. Groomed from an early age to assume the role of a rich man's mistress, Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson underwent several transformations before she caught the heart of the king himself. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Moreover, she demanded that the unfortunate Mailly be sent away from Versailles permanently. I think the French monarchy was amazing in their choice of mistresses -- I would have hated being a wife! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Madame de Pompadour . From: HPB-Movies (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.) Seller Rating: Add to Basket US$ 3.25. Even after her time as the king’s mistress came to an end, the Madame de Pompadour remained an influential friend and advisor to the king, especially as a patron of arts and philosophy. Unable to add item to List. Previously had no idea that Pompadour was so influential. When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. The critically acclaimed author of Philippe, Duc d'Orleans, Christine Pevitt Algrant traces Madame de Pompadour from her modest beginnings in early-eighteenth-century Paris to her reign as the undisputed mistress of Versailles. I think Miss Mitford was entranced by her idea of 18th century court life in France. A sumptuous new biography of one of the most famous dangerous liaisons When Jeanne Antoinette Poisson was a child, a fortune-teller predicted that she would one day be the mistress of a king. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Madame de Pompadour (December 29, 1721–April 15, 1764) was a French noblewoman and one of Louis XV’s primary mistresses. A member of the bourgeoisie rather than an aristocrat, she was physically too cold for the carnal Bourbon king, and had so many enemies that she could not travel publicly without risking a pelting of mud and stones. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Really enjoyed reading about this amazing woman. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. A member of the bourgeoisie rather than an aristocrat, she was physically too cold for the carnal Bourbon king, and had so many enemies that she could not travel publicly without risking a pelting of mud and stones. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Pompadour began her career as a public woman through her life as a mistress. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would highly recommend it. Something went wrong. Here are two biographies of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, who became famous in 18th-century France as mistress of and confidante to Louis XV. Madame de Pompadour's early life and influence are two topics included in the book. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2018. Leisure reading. Please try again. Please try again. Please try again. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2003. This book is a delightful romp through the French Court at the time of Louis XV: the daily schedule, the balls, theatre, fashion, politics, jealousies and rivalries. I really enjoyed this book, I learned a lot about her while reading it and about France during that period. When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. The Pompadour's Book: A Mystery Manuscript Owned by Madame de Pompadour by Kathie Coblentz, Rare Materials Cataloger, Spencer Collection, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building March 15, 2012 Pompadour, by Saint-Aubin, after Cochin, fils. 4.0 out of 5 stars 71. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Madame de Pompadour is a well-written and thoroughly interesting and engaging history. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. History has loved her little better. Overall, I found it to be an entertaining read. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2015. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2012. Following the example of Madame de Montespan, she wanted to be the King's "maîtresse déclarée" (official mistress) and insisted that he hold court in her quarters. About Madame de Pompadour. Only 19 left in stock (more on the way). New York: Random House, 1953. Madame de Pompadour: Mistress of France (PERSEUS). I found the book a most interesting chronicle of events with an insightful concluding commentary. The long time mistress of Louis XV of France. Madame de Pompadour Nancy Mitford. This biography provides a new interpretation of the life and achievements of Madame de Pompadour (1721 - 1764), the favourite mistress of Louis XV. Paperback. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014. Madame de La Tournelle held out for a long time and set down her conditions. Grove Press; First Trade Paper edition (August 5, 2003), Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Please try your request again later. Madame de Pompadour by Evelyne Lever Paperback $18.65 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is … As well as her wonderful novels, Nancy Mitford also wrote four, less known, historical biographies- Madame de Pompadour in 1954, Voltaire in Love in 1957, The Sun King … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. $15.13. excellent biography and slice of French life during reign of Louis XV, Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2010. Thanks to her, Paris became the capital of culture in Europe. This book arrived in very good condition. The political and religious complications of the time are explained and put into context, … Louis XV, historically France's "bien-aime, is rendered here the "bien-damne." Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019, This was the second of many biographies I read while researching Madame de Pompadour, but most certainly the most entertaining biography to read. I had known of her many talents and her support of the arts, but I had not realised until reading this book how disliked she was. Excellent insight into the discrepancy of the Royal Circle and the general population of France during the reign of Louis XV. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. "Madame de Pompadour" is especially rich is limning the life of this great horizontal, with all its struggles, sorrows and triumphs (she was lovely, … Despite being married with a young daughter, she saw her future as the mistress of the King of France and set about making herself the most influential woman at Court for many years. I think the author could have described more the relationship of the queen and the king to further illuminate the history; for example, Louis was quite faithful to his wife early in their marriage and eventually after many children the queen was in poor physical health and also mentally exhausted from being pregnant all the time, losing so many children, and having so many daughters with only one son. Very interesting, but a bit biased in her favour. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. In this historical- ction novel that is heavily based on historical documentation, Madame de Pompadour recounts the education and experiences of her youth that led to her relationship with Louis XV, and the social and political restrictions that she overcame both as a bourgeois in Paris and later in Versailles. Madame de Pompadour. Nancy Mitford is super engaging and charismatic in her writing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Published by NYRB Classics (2001) ISBN 10: 094032265X ISBN 13: 9780940322653. Madame de Pompadour and the Theaters of Power, by Thomas E. Kaiser 1294 Words | 6 Pages. Book Overview A sumptuous new biography of one of the most famous dangerous liaisons When Jeanne Antoinette Poisson was a child, a fortune-teller predicted that she would one day be the mistress of a king. They make me laugh-constantly. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 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