Le Masque, ou Anecdotes particulières du chevalier *** - Durey de Sauvoy du Terrail, Joseph 1712-1770 (London [Paris] s.n., 1782)
Originally published in 1751
A sentimental novel that depicts the amorous encounters and libertinage that accompanied the masked balls.
Marquis Joseph Durey de Sauvoy was a marshal, governor of Verdun and author of the novels 'Le Masque' and 'La Princesse de Gonzague'. He wrote several plays, including a tragedy 'Lagus'. His works remained in manuscript and were only performed at his theater in Epinay. He founded an annual prize at the academy of Dijon.
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Biography; Novel; France