Le silence dans la correspondance de Mme de Maintenon, ou l’art d’un style qui se tait
Silence in Mme de Maintenon’s correspondence: the art of a quiet style

Summary/Abstract: Mme de Maintenon’s letters often refer to religious silence. Heart of a christian woman’s life, silence is indeed a way to achieve salvation. Practising silence, both in speaking and writing, allows one to master and reduce one’s pride. It is then a good tool to control others, as it is to pursue a spiritual fulfilment.

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