The Provocations Of Madame Palissy (1880) - Anne Manning - Bog

The Provocations of Madame Palissy is a historical novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1880. The story is set in 16th century France and revolves around the life of Bernard Palissy, a renowned potter and scientist, and his wife, Marie. Madame Palissy is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who supports her husband's work and helps him overcome the challenges he faces in his professional and personal life. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic and scientific recognition in a society dominated by men. Manning's writing style is descriptive and vivid, transporting the reader to the world of the Palissys and their contemporaries. The novel is a fascinating portrayal of a remarkable couple whose legacy continues to inspire artists and scientists to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.