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Liane de Pougy

1869 – 1950

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French courtesans, author and nun.

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Non-FictionBiography & MemoirBiographySelf-Help

Also Known As

Liane DE POUGY, Marie Anne Pourpe, Princess Ghika, Anne-Marie Ghika, Sister Anne-Mary, Anne-Marie-Madeleine de la Pénitence

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  • What is Liane de Pougy best known for?

    Liane de Pougy is primarily known for her life as a celebrated courtesan during the Belle Époque in Paris, and her memoirs offer a unique perspective on that era. Her writings are valued for their candidness and insight into her experiences.

  • Did Liane de Pougy write under other names?

    While she was known as Liane de Pougy, her birth name was Anne-Marie Chassaigne. She also adopted the name Anne-Marie-Madeleine de la Pénitence when she became a nun later in life.