"Letters of Madame de Sevigne: a preface about her life and a treatise on epistolary style" - this book is a real treasure of French literature of the 17th century. This edition collects the letters of the distinguished French writer and aristocrat Marie de Rabeutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sévigné, which reflect her talent for letter writing and unparalleled devotion to family and friends. Every correspondence of Mrs. de Sevigne impresses with its spark, depth of feelings and mastery of language. And a retrospective preface about her life helps to better understand the context and background against which these extraordinary works were born. In addition, in the book you will find a treatise on the epistolary style of Madame de Sevigne herself, which will reveal the secrets of her writing skills. "Letters of Madame de Sevigne: a preface about her life and a treatise on the epistolary style" is a book that invites the reader into the world of nobility, beauty and subtle literary play, because every page is filled with unique charm and refined taste of antiquity.