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The Memoirs of Princess Dashkova Paperback – June 1, 1995

by Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova (Author), Kiril Fitzlyon (Translator)
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Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova (1743–1810), Russian princess, playwright, author, President of the Academy of Sciences, and founder and Director of the Russian Academy, was one of the first women in Europe to hold public office. Her memoir, among the earliest examples of autobiography in Russia, is part of what has become a long and powerful tradition of autobiographical writing by Russian women. It offers a rare glimpse into the life of a strong and outspoken public figure who was well recognized in much of her own time for her potent intellect but who died in isolation and has largely been forgotten today.
Originally written in French, first published in English, and long out of print, Dashkova’s Memoirs tell the story of a woman who at age eighteen played an important role in the coup that brought Catherine the Great to the throne. The relationship between these two women, often tense, is a central theme throughout this story. Dashkova, occupying the highly unusual position of both stateswoman and mother, also reveals her own path between the demands and limitations of the "private" and "public" spheres of her society. She provides a view of the expectations of Russian aristocratic women, the possibilities available to them, and the ways in which gender roles were conceived in the eighteenth century.
With a new introduction by Jehanne M Gheith, The Memoirs of Princess Dashkova will renew interest in the life of a fascinating woman for students of Russian history, women’s studies, and eighteenth-century studies. It will be a significant text for those engaged in the cross-cultural study of the traditions of women’s autobiographical writing.
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    352 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Duke University Press Books
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 1995
  5. Dimensions
    6.2 x 1.02 x 9.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0822316218
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0822316213
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"Dashkova’s life of extremes—fame and oblivion—and her candid self-revelation make this work interesting to all readers of female autobiography and Russian history."—Barbara Heldt, University of British Columbia

"Dashkova’s memoirs provide valuable insights into politics and court/aristocratic life that are not to be found elsewhere. Her fascinating account of life in (and after) the court of Catherine II is a unique and extremely important source for the study of 18th century Russia, all the more so today in light of feminist scholarship’s foregrounding of writings by and about women."—Barbara T. Norton, Widener University

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"Dashkova's memoirs provide valuable insights into politics and court/aristocratic life that are not to be found elsewhere. Her fascinating account of life in (and after) the court of Catherine II is a unique and extremely important source for the study of 18th century Russia, all the more so today in light of feminist scholarship's foregrounding of writings by and about women."--Barbara T. Norton, Widener University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Duke University Press Books (June 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0822316218
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0822316213
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 1.02 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Anthony Bashford
5.0 out of 5 stars The best translation of Dashkova's life.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012
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This is one of the few books that is all in one, not two parts. I wish it were a hardback copy, but, such is life. One of the most fascinating women who is often overlooked in history. The first female president of RAS (The Russian Academy of Sciences) and best friend to Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. Ironically, these two women had the same first names. Dashkova came from a long line of aristocracy. She was probably the Empresses' most closest companion and adviser and a forerunner for the emancipation of women. The book has a lengthy introduction which should never have been there and can be totally ignored, in fact, it is pointless to read that part. It is a memoir, why have a forward. If you want to know more about the background, read The History of Russia in XVII & XVIII centuries. A must read.
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stephen newmark
1.0 out of 5 stars Academics Only
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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This book prompted me to quit the Graduate Humanities program at AMU. This poor old woman convinces herself of all sorts of things most of which are only inside her head. Why they would use her as an example for the Enlightenment is something best left to academics For the rest of us, I would not waste my time.
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Amanda Greathouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Could've Done Without the Intro
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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I would've given it 5 stars, but for the fact that I'm not a fan of all of the long introductions and such. It was very extraneous. Dashkova's words are why I bought the book though, and they do a good job of telling her story.
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jbear
5.0 out of 5 stars Love. Her.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013
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One bad ass woman from history! Totally worth a read if you like women who ran the men around them without the men even realizing it.
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John Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars A woman of indomitable spirit
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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This memoir provides fascinating insight into the lives of Russian and European nobility in the mid and late 1700's, and serves as an early travelogue.
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Weaponmaster
5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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Fast shipping. No complaints!
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3.0 out of 5 stars ?
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2015
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Husband bought it for class. I have never read it.
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Norma Fincher
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
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An interesting story of what one woman did in Russia during the enlightenment.
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