Salome: A Free Woman: A Free Woman

Author: Fran?oise Gilot
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Lou Andreas-Salomé, an unassuming name, but as soon as you list the names associated with her—Nietzsche, Rilke, Freud—Salomé becomes instantly recognizable. Born in Russia, with mixed ancestry of French, German, Danish, and Russian blood, this woman traveled wherever she went, attracting and captivating numerous "celebrities of the era," remaining radiant and brilliant until the very end of her life. Her allure was not due to extraordinary beauty but rather her enchanting intellect, extensive knowledge, extraordinary insight, and exceptional understanding. More importantly, she possessed an innate spirit of freedom and an uncompromisingly independent soul. This book tells the legendary life of Salomé, written by the renowned French female author and State Secretary, Fran?oise Gilot.