Countess of Ségur Quotes
Wisdom and prudence are always recompensed.
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| Birth: | 1st August, 1799 |
| Death: | 9th February, 1874 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Writer |
About
She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie. The action takes place in a castle in the French countryside during the Second French Empire, where Sophie lives with her parents Mr and Mrs de Réan. Curious and adventurous, she does one silly thing after another, with the critical help of her cousin Paul, who is good and tries to show her the right path.
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