Read never-before-published letters from Madame du Deffand to some of the most famous and important people of her time. Deffand was a woman of incredible wit and intelligence, and this collection offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of an important figure from the Age of Enlightenment. This edition, translated by Mrs. Meek, is a valuable addition to the canon of French literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.