Madame Sans-Gêne, Tome 2 / La Maréchale

Name: Madame Sans-Gêne, Tome 2 / La Maréchale
Author: Edmond Lepelletier

By Edmond Lepelletier

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The story follows a former washerwoman who has become the wife of a celebrated marshal, preserving her blunt, familiar manners amid imperial splendor. Scenes move between her lively domestic routine in the palace and accounts of her husband's ascent from modest origins to military prominence under an ascendant ruler. The narrative contrasts popular frankness and coarse habits with the rigid etiquette of court life, depicting tensions with imperial relatives and the sovereign's attempts to correct her behavior, while emphasizing loyalty, martial valor, and the persistent gap between private habit and public dignity.

About the Author

Edmond Lepelletier

Edmond Lepelletier was a French author and playwright known for his contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is particularly recognized for his biographical work on the renowned novelist Émile Zola, titled "Emile Zola, Sa Vie—Son Oeuvre," which provides insight into Zola's life and literary achievements. Lepelletier also adapted the popular play "Madame Sans-Gêne" into a three-volume novel, exploring themes of social class and personal ambition through its vibrant characters. His works reflect the cultural and literary currents of his time, making him a notable figure in French literary heritage.