Saturday, November 20, 2021

Excerpt from Madame de Sévigné's letter to Abbot Ménage, year 1661

Source:

Lettres, volume 1, page 435, published by Hachette Monmerqué, 1862


The letter excerpt:

Je suis fort aise que la reine de Suède ait fait de si bons présents à Mlle de Scudéry. Je vous prie de lui dire la joie que j'en ai. ...

English translation (my own):

I am very glad that the Queen of Sweden has made such good presents to Mademoiselle de Scudéry. Please tell her how happy I am about it. ...


Above: Kristina.


Above: Madame de Sévigné.


Above: Mademoiselle de Scudéry.

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