Francine Du Plessix Gray
Francine du Plessix Gray's At Home with the Marquis de Sade was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. She lives in Connecticut.
Francine du Plessix Gray's At Home with the Marquis de Sade was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. She lives in Connecticut. See less
Francine Du Plessix Gray's Featured Books
Francine Du Plessix Gray book reviews
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Hawaii: the sugar-coated fortress.
A misstep for a gifted writer
by ECBII, May 4, 2016
Like a synopsis of Michener, not what I expected at all. I couldn't read it. Gray has a genius for interviewing, capturing the nuances of what's being said, the atmosphere in the room and the ... Read More
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Madame de Stael: The First Modern Woman
Bio of Germaine de Stael
This brief account of a brilliant woman who lived an amazing life through turbulent times in late eighteenth and early nineteenth century Europe.
She was deeply engaged in the politics of the time, ... Read More
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At Home with the Marquis de Sade: A Life
Very educational
by Selina, Oct 1, 2007
This book definately puts a face on the imfamous character of Sade. This book shows a very human Sade and focuses very much on his early years. Some sections are devoted to his family history long ... Read More