The Women of the French Salons

“The Women of the French Salons” by Amelia Gere Mason is a collection of stories (often called “sketches”) of some of the women who made the French Salons so illustrious. This society is known for its decadence and high culture which was, in part, thanks to the women who occupied the spaces alongside the men. Thus, Mason's work pays tribute to these women in a fascinating read.