LA Comtesse De Segur: A Marquise De Sade?

With Nouveaux Contes de fTes (title untranslated, 1857), the Comtesse de STgur (nee Sophie Rostopchine) became the first French-language writer for children. The author (affiliation unspecified) presents a brief history of STgurian criticism focusing on her fixation on corporal punishment, but discounts any affinity for sadism. Includes a name but not subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)