The Chevalière d'Eon (ft. The Chevalier de Saint-Georges)
06/23/24 • 49 min
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This episode, it's a Chevalière and Chevalier-heavy episode as we explore the life of trans soldier, spy and bringer of 18th century courtly chaos the Chevalière d'Eon, featuring Black duellist, composer and abolionist Chevalier de Saint Georges!
Expect intrigue in no less than THREE different European countries, capitalism-destroying gender feelings, too much wine, unexpected convents, musical prodigies, lost operas, accountancy nerds and REVOLUTION.
[Transcript and sources page on its way, experiencing a few tech difficulties - will be up soon!]
Follow the podcast at @bustleswordpod! Credits: Written, narrated and produced by Claire Mead - follow her at @carmineclaire
This episode, it's a Chevalière and Chevalier-heavy episode as we explore the life of trans soldier, spy and bringer of 18th century courtly chaos the Chevalière d'Eon, featuring Black duellist, composer and abolionist Chevalier de Saint Georges!
Expect intrigue in no less than THREE different European countries, capitalism-destroying gender feelings, too much wine, unexpected convents, musical prodigies, lost operas, accountancy nerds and REVOLUTION.
[Transcript and sources page on its way, experiencing a few tech difficulties - will be up soon!]
Follow the podcast at @bustleswordpod! Credits: Written, narrated and produced by Claire Mead - follow her at @carmineclaire
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