Memoirs Of The Chevalier D'Eon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Antonia White (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Anthony Blond, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has a couple spots of wear and tear, page edges have small section of light red staining
This compelling historical novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d'Éon de Beaumont, a figure who defied societal norms and expectations. The narrative uncovers the intricate double life of a diplomat and spy who navigated the courts of Europe while presenting as both male and female. Antonia White masterfully illustrates the complexities of identity and gender in 18th-century France and England. It presents a vivid portrait of a person who challenged perceptions of self and public persona. The prose captures the intrigue and personal struggles inherent in such a unique existence, offering a profound look into a fascinating historical enigma.
Author: Antonia White (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Anthony Blond, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has a couple spots of wear and tear, page edges have small section of light red staining
This compelling historical novel chronicles the extraordinary life of Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d'Éon de Beaumont, a figure who defied societal norms and expectations. The narrative uncovers the intricate double life of a diplomat and spy who navigated the courts of Europe while presenting as both male and female. Antonia White masterfully illustrates the complexities of identity and gender in 18th-century France and England. It presents a vivid portrait of a person who challenged perceptions of self and public persona. The prose captures the intrigue and personal struggles inherent in such a unique existence, offering a profound look into a fascinating historical enigma.