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A woman, a man, and two kingdoms

the story of Madame d'Epinay and the Abbé Galiani
Pages
280
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate relationship between Madame d'Épinay, a prominent French intellectual, and Ferdinando Galiani, an Italian abbé and economist, through their extensive correspondence. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century France and the Kingdom of Naples, it offers a window into the intellectual and social circles of the Enlightenment. The narrative delves into their friendship, shared ideas, and the cultural exchange between two distinct European societies.

About the author

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Francis Steegmuller

Francis Steegmuller was an American biographer, translator and fiction writer, who was known chiefly as a Flaubert scholar. - Wikipedia