“Axel von Fersen” by Herman Lindqvist
Posted Dec 25, 2007 at 20:05 CET in Books, People, and Swedish books.
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“Axel von Fersen” by Herman Lindqvist
This is a biography of Axel von Fersen and contains information about his entire life. I found it very interesting although not extremely entertainingly written. There’s lots to learn about Fersen himself, but also about other people around him, such as Gustav III, and interesting anecdotes about 18th century court life. There are many excerpts from Fersen’s own diary for example.
The Fersen and Marie Antoinette question is controversial to some, but although it’s obvious that the author personally believes their relationship was sexual at least once, the book doesn’t state anything as absolutely true or false.
It’s definitely worth a read, both if you’re interested in Fersen or just 18th century life in general. The ending is really sad and horrible of course, because of his gruesome death. The book is available in Swedish and Finnish.
8 comments on ““Axel von Fersen” by Herman Lindqvist”
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Leroy Becker, galleryhistoricalfigures.com
Thanks for enlightenment about Von Fersen.
Perhaps you would enjoy the images of G. S. Stuart’s Historical Figure of him in the French Group on our website. Please feel free to link to our site and to use any of the images with these references:
Artist: G. S. Stuart www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com
Owner: Museum of Ventura County www.venturamuseum.org
Photographer: Peter D’Aprix www.peterdaprix.com
Regards,
Leroy
DONNASANDRA, donnasandra.com
I love it! I have been interested in von Fersen since I saw the anime series Rose of Versailles (Lady Oscar på svenska) and my Thesis (c-uppsats) was about him too.
Naomi Doudera
Yes, I beleive Fersen and the Queen had a sexual relationship, I’m seeking information on Desiree Clary Bernadotte, in Sweden there’s a dvd, can it be made for USA, TYVM
Hans-Georg Lundahl, hglundahlsblog.blogsp…
Herman, you are by innuendo insulting:
- a diplomat of Sweden (Axel von Fersen)
- a Queen of France, who was also
- an Imperial and Archducal Princess from Vienna (Marie-Antoinette)
- a King of France, who was also
- a liberator of the US of A (Louis XVI)
That makes three persons in four countries and five capacities.
Consider me your collegue as a causeur and as a blogger, but do not consider me your friend.
HGL,
who has the honour to be friends with author of Tea at Trianon
Hans-Georg Lundahl, hglundahlsblog.blogsp…
Hoppsan, I thought this was Herman Lindqvists blog.
Johanna Öst, Henrik Nyh, ursäkta, my excuses!
Consider the remarks as directed to that bad author, not to you, please, snälla, snälla!
Johanna, johannaost.com
No problems! :) I was a bit confused when I read the comment but figured it was directed to the book author.
Hans-Georg Lundahl, o-x.fr/vru
I am relieved, tack snälla!
Hans-Georg Lundahl, tinyurl.com/6a3jq3
I do recommend Tea at Trianon, both blog (see above) and book (see blog).
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