A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country/Bermann, (Mademoiselle)

by Mary Matilda Betham

BERMANN, (MADEMOISELLE) a French Writer of the eighteenth Century,

Author of many useful works, but more particularly, of an eloquent discourse, which won the prize at the academy of Nancy, her native place, on the question, "Whether it would be most useful, in this age, to write a work purely on literature or morality?" Mademoiselle Bermann, then only eighteen years of age, decided for the latter, with much good sense and solid reasoning, conveyed in eloquent language. She received the most distinguished marks of approbation; and her portrait is still to be seen in the great hall of that society.

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