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Stephanie Felicite, Comtesse de Genlis

 

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Stephanie Felicite, Comtesse de Genlis : L'amour maternelle

'After supper [Mama] read us "L'amour maternelle" of Mde. de Genlis.'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Agathe Wynne      Print: Unknown

  

Stephanie Felicite, Comtesse de Genlis : Zelie

'Mama read the story of Mde. de Genlis to us that is called "Zelie" or the "Ingenue" it is very fine. I like it the best of all the pieces by that author.'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Agathe Wynne      Print: Unknown

  

Stephanie Felicite, Comtesse de Genlis : Olympe et Theophile

'This evening we read "Olympe and Theophile" (by Mde. de G.) We all cried so much there was not one of us that was capable of reading. [Eugenia says: 'Mesdames de Bombelles and de Regis, Mde. de B, Lou Bitche and Betsi all wept there wass but me that was firm']' [square bracketed text added by editor]

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: the Wynne family and friends, including Betsey, Eugenia and several women     Print: Unknown

 

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