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The webpage www.angelique.cz is dedicated to the work of the most popular and the most translated French writer of the 20th century Anne Golon: Angélique. Our goal is an international enlightenment and elimination of the myths which were born around the Angélique books in recent years. In other part, this website also presents the characteristic features of the time of the Sun King as a period fashion, architecture, art, literature and movies about the time of Louis XIV.
The writer of the novel did very detailed historical research, and therefore the books have got an unusually detailed historical foundation. The Angélique by Anne Golon surprised with historical accuracy that goes far beyond what we know as ordinary romance from the past or from the books of Alexandre Dumas. Anne Golon does not only focus on the most important events of the 17th century. There are also the exceptional detailed descriptions of the free-time activities and of the commonplace life in the countryside or at the royal court, whether in France or in Canada. The novel never lacks for excitement. In the books there is lot of action, romance and humour, and we can find there drama, and the tragic elements as well. Anne Golon told the story from the perspective of a woman (from the perspective of the main character and the author himself). Interestingly described is relationship between the Count de Peyrac and Angélique. The story is told not only from a female, but also from a male perspective. Not to be overlooked, that the development of the main characters corresponds with that of its authors. In the book series "Angélique" used Anne Golon several writing styles. We can say that her novel contains stories of multiple genres. In the book series Angélique we can find more than 1350 characters, hundreds of them are based on historical figures. At the beginning, this literary work finds inspiration in stories such as Beauty and the Beast, Cupid and Psyche, The Phantom of the Opera or Gone with the Wind. In other episodes the plot moves to the dark stories of legendary and spectacular poison affair at the court of Louis XIV and we can read about the hard life in the Parisian underworld. After the third book in the series about the glamorous festivities in Versailles, where Madame Chocolat is returned as the fashionable Angélique Marquise du Plessis-Belliere, leads us our journey to the Mediterranean sea and Morocco, and describes life in the harem. Then we come back in the French province of Poitou, the land of swamps and later to La Rochelle full of persecuted Huguenots. After a little gloomy fifth book follows a cheerful one, which takes place mostly on the ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean sailing to America. The whole story is based on the turbulent dialogue between Angélique and her recovered husband. Angélique in Quebec tells especially Angélique experiences in this charming city in New France. The reader will be for sure amused about satirical stories about the gallant Frenchman. The heroes are the whole winter completely separated from the outside world, due to the ice and snow. Completion of the "Canadian series" tells us about relationships between the Jesuits who worked as missionaries and cruel and desperate Indians. Key features of the novel are admiration of nature, very good historical research, an almost palpable tension, mysterious, almost magical atmosphere and unexpected humour. Planned conclusion of the series with the announced title 'The Kingdom of France' is a big unknown. Will Angélique end up in the New World, or will she return to France...? |
July 14, 2020: Remembering Anne Golon On this day, three years ago, Madam Anne Golon left us forever. All her readers and fans are still remembering her with love and with unceasing admiration. August 06, 2018: Version d’Origine in Russia The publisher Azbuka (Moscow) released the thirteenth volume The Victory of Angélique from the series Version d’Origine. March 19, 2018: Version d’Origine in Russia The publisher Azbuka (Moscow) released the twelfth volume Angélique, the Road of Hope from the series Version d’Origine. December 12, 2017: Concert for Anne Golon In honor of Anne Golon there was held the concert and a festive evening called "Angélique, the Marquise of the Organ" at cultural center "Espace Richaud" in Versailles. November 08, 2017: Publication of the series l’Intégrale in France The sixth volume The Road to Versailles from the series l'Intégrale is released by the publishing house Archipoche (Paris). October 11, 2017: Publication of the Angélique books in France The fourth volume The Indomitable Angélique from the series Version d’Origine was released by the publisher l’Archipel, and the fifth volume The Shadows and the Lights in Paris from the series l’Intégrale was released by the publisher Archipoche. All News New Books ...
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The series L'Intégrale & Version d'Origine
The worldwide editions of the series Angélique: L'Intégrale
... FROM THE SERIES ANGÉLIQUE: L’INTÉGRALE
Publisher Fragment (Czech Republic): "THE COMPLETE WORK" 10/2007: The Marquise of the Angels 04/2008: The Toulouse Wedding 10/2008: The Royal Fêtes 10/2009: The Executed Man of Notre-Dame 04/2010: The Lights and the Shadows of Paris Publisher Klub semejnogo dosuga (Russia): 08/2010: The Road to Versailles 06/2011: The War in Laces 03/2013: The Marquise of the Angels 05/2013: The Toulouse Wedding 07/2013: The Royal Fêtes 09/2013: The Martyr of Notre-Dame Publisher Fukkan.com (Japan): 07/2013: The Shadows and the Lights 11/2013: The Road to Versailles 07/2014: The War in Laces Publisher Litera (Romania): 06/2016: The Executed Man of Notre-Dame 10/2016: The Lights and the Shadows in Paris Publisher Archipoche (France): 10/2017: The Shadows and the Lights in Paris 11/2017: The Road to Versailles ... FROM THE SERIES ANGÉLIQUE: VERSION d'ORIGINE
Publisher l’Archipel (France): "FULL ORIGINAL VERSION" OF THE YEARS 1957-1985 12/2013: Angélique, the Marquise of the Angels 09/2014: Angélique, the Road to Versailles 01/2015: Angélique and the King 10/2017: The Indomitable Angélique Publisher Azbuka (Russia): 05/2017: The Temptation of Angélique 09/2017: Angélique in Quebec 03/2018: Angélique, the Road of Hope 08/2018: The Victory of Angélique |
'Do you like jewellery?' He drew an iron coffer across the table towards him and threw back its heavy lid. 'Take a look.' He picked up a string of pearls, the most exquisite jewels with a milky iridescent glint and clasps of silver gilt. After he had held up the necklace for her to see, he laid it on the table and took another one: an enormous string of pearls, more golden this time, but all exactly of the same size and colour. There were so many of them that it seemed a miracle that anyone had ever been able to string them together. They could have gone ten times round her neck and still reached her knees. Angélique looked in perplexity at these wonders. Their appearance was an outrage to her humble fustian dress, her black cloth bodice laced up over a thick cotton blouse. Suddenly she felt ill at case in these plain clothes. 'Pearls, are they? ... I wore pearls just as beautiful as that when I was at the King's court,' she thought. 'No, not quite as beautiful as that,' she immediately corrected. Then all of a sudden she no longer felt ill at ease. 'It was a rare pleasure to possess such lovely things, but it was a weighty burden. Now I am free.'
(Golon, Sergeanne. Angélique in Love. London: Pan Books, 1969, p. 68)
An overview of the older monthly quotes The news on the website
Philippe du Plessis-Bellière: The Study of the characterThe character of Philippe du Plessis-Bellière is extremely fascinating, original and complex but, precisely because of its diversity and contradictory nature, it has often been misunderstood or misinterpreted. 
Anne Golon: The portrait of a French writerAnne Golon was born December 17, 1921, in the port city Toulon in southern France. Although she was baptized as Simone Changeux, she is worldwide known as Anne Golon - this is her last and most famous pseudonym. The article reveals the fateful story of Anne and Serge Golon. 
The fashion of the Sun King periodThe clothes, accessories, makeup and hairstyles of the French courtiers were so exceptional that they have become an inspiration throughout Europe very soon. Winter and summer seasons were alternated at least just as fast as today. 
Interview with Anne Golon at VersaillesThe extensive interviews with Anne Golon in 1999. Anne Golon remembers her youth, tells the story of how created Angélique and of the role of her husband in it. 
Various quizzes and tests on topics related to AngéliqueHere you can find the diverse fun quizzes for variety of topics. For example, about the books, the movies or different periods. The purpose of the test is only the pure entertainment, so do not be afraid if your knowledge are not perfect. |