Marie Antionette by Antonia Fraser and Alan de Botton Philosophy Book Set EUC

Marie Antionette by Antonia Fraser and Alan de Botton Philosophy Book Set Marie Antionette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser - Paperback Condition: EUC A very well researched biography that reads like a novel, this book was the inspiration for Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antionette. A must read! From Amazon: “France’s iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Antonia Fraser’s lavish and engaging portrait excites compassion and regard for the queen, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but in the culture of an unparalleled time and place.” The Course of Love by Alan de Botton - Hardcover - EUC From Amazon: “The Course of Love is a novel that explores what happens after the birth of love, what it takes to maintain love, and what happens to our original ideals under the pressures of an average existence. With philosophical insight and psychological acumen, Alain de Botton shows that our Romantic dreams may do us a grave disservice -- and explores what the alternatives might be. The conclusion, as the characters gradually discover, is that love is not "an enthusiasm," but rather a "skill" that must be slowly and often painfully learnt”.