Petit Glossaire des lettres de Madame de Sévigné

A compact, alphabetically ordered glossary that explicates words, phrases, and usages found in the seventeenth‑century letters of Madame de Sévigné, offering brief definitions, usage notes, cross‑references and occasional comparisons with Saint‑Simon and other contemporary authors. A prefatory essay outlines editorial choices such as preservation of original orthography, intended readership, and the linguistic and cultural context of the correspondence. Entries include citations to standard editions, regional or historical variants, and concise commentary aimed at clarifying obsolete terms, idioms, and stylistic nuances that illuminate the language, manners, and reading habits of the period.