French Court Archives

Madame de Sévigné: French Letter Writing Luminary

Noblewomen, Non-fiction, Period Writers & Poets / By Keira Morgan

In an era when newspapers were still in their infancy, letters played an indispensable role in connecting minds and disseminating news. Madame de Sévigné, became one of the earliest of the French letter writing luminaries. She navigated the intricate web of court politics, fashion, and social dynamics, while penning her insights with eloquence and humor.

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The Spell of the French Court Setting

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Few settings cast a spell like the French court. The French Renaissance court, even for those who know little about it, exercises a charm that is hard to resist. Writing about how I created it as a setting is the subject of my blog post Getting to Setting in The