Far from Home in Early Modern France - Three Women's Stories

This book explores the travels of three French women in the early modern period, including Marie de l'Incarnation, Madame du Boccage, and the Marquise de la Tour du Pin, who made significant contributions to travel literature.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 04 June 2022
Publisher: Iter Press

This captivating book delves into the remarkable tales of three remarkable Frenchwomen who defied societal norms and embarked on daring journeys far from their homes during the early modern period. In 1639, Marie de l'Incarnation, a visionary and pioneering figure, set sail for New France, where she established the first Ursuline monastery in present-day Canada, marking a significant milestone in the history of religious women. A decade later, in 1750, Madame du Boccage, at the age of forty, embarked on her first "grand tour," a transformative experience that took her to England, the Netherlands, and Italy. There, she reveled in the intellectual freedom and enlightenment that were afforded to educated women, a stark contrast to the restrictive norms of her time. However, as the Reign of Terror gripped France, the Marquise de la Tour du Pin, along with her husband and their two young children, sought refuge in America, where they established a farm from 1794 to 1796. The writings these women left behind, detailing their respective journeys abroad, are invaluable contributions to early modern travel literature. This book, now available to English readers, presents these three texts in their original form, rich in historical and literary significance, allowing a broader audience to appreciate the courage and determination of these remarkable women.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 227 x 152 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781649590541