2 Madame Brillon's Suitor

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface to the New Edition vii
3. Preface xiii
4. Contents xvii
5. List of Illustrations xix
6. Prelude xxiii
7. 1 The Toast of Paris 1
8. 2 Madame Brillon's Suitor 29
9. 3 Madame Brillon's Papa 55
10. 4 Madame Brillon' s Genius 89
11. 5 Friends and Neighhors in Passy 123
12. 6 La Comtesse d'Houdetot 151
13. 7 From Queen to Countess 179
14. 8 From Bourgeoise to Beggar 207
15. 9 Notre Dame d' Auteuil 243
16. 10 L'Académie d'Auteuil 273
17. 11 The Parting of the Ways 303
18. Chronology of Franklin's Dealings with France: 1767-1790 335
19. Bibliographical Note to Franklin's Years in Paris: 1777-1785 341
20. Notes 357
21. Index 379