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In the King's Wake

- Post-Absolutist Culture in France

About In the King's Wake

This text traces the emergence of a post-absolutist culture in France across a range of works and genres including: Saint-Simon's memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency; Voltaire's first tragedy, "Oedipe"; Watteau's last great painting, "L'Enseigne de Gersaint"; and the plays of Marivaux.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226093123
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 213
  • Published:
  • February 14, 2000
  • Dimensions:
  • 15x23x1 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 340 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024

Description of In the King's Wake

This text traces the emergence of a post-absolutist culture in France across a range of works and genres including: Saint-Simon's memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency; Voltaire's first tragedy, "Oedipe"; Watteau's last great painting, "L'Enseigne de Gersaint"; and the plays of Marivaux.

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