Mme De Scudery / Chasselat
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Mme De Scudery / Chasselat
MADELEINE DE SCUDERY French writer and social leader Date: 1607 - 1701
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1607 1701 Chasselat Madeleine Scudery
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Mme de Scudery, also known as Madeleine de Scudéry, was a prominent French writer and social leader of the 17th century. Born in 1607, she was a prolific author who wrote novels, poetry, and plays, many of which were published in serial form and enjoyed great popularity during her lifetime. Her most famous work, "Artamène, ou le Grand Cyrus," is considered one of the first French novels and helped establish the genre in France. Mme de Scudery was also a leading figure in the literary and social circles of Paris. She founded the renowned "Académie des Muses," a literary salon that attracted many of the most prominent writers, artists, and intellectuals of the day. The Académie des Muses was known for its progressive and egalitarian atmosphere, where men and women mingled freely and discussed literature, philosophy, and politics. This portrait of Mme de Scudery, taken from the Chasselat family archives, shows the writer in her later years. Her elegant attire and refined demeanor reflect her status as a respected and influential figure in French society. The portrait also serves as a testament to her enduring legacy as a pioneering author and social leader who helped shape the literary and cultural landscape of 17th-century France. Mme de Scudery passed away in 1701, leaving behind a rich literary heritage and a lasting impact on French literature and culture. Her contributions to French literature and her role as a social leader continue to be celebrated and studied by scholars and enthusiasts around the world.
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