In this delightful biography, Alys Hallard and Edouard Herriot explore the life and times of Madame Récamier, one of the most celebrated women of the French Enlightenment. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, memoirs, and contemporary accounts, the authors offer a compelling portrait of this remarkable figure, tracing her rise to fame as a salonnière and socialite, as well as her many romantic entanglements with some of the most powerful men of her day. With elegant prose and charming illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France and the women who helped shape it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.