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Lafayette, Madame de
(1634-1693) French writer. Madame de Lafayette once wrote, "One is so weak when he falls in love." Her works include: "La Princesse de Clèves" and "Comtesse de Tende."
Comtesse de Tende - Madame de Lafayette
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