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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne

Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne was a French noblewoman and writer renowned for her extensive correspondence. Her letters offer valuable insights into the social and cultural life of 17th-century France. more

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