Who's everybody's favorite beautiful French sword-fighting bisexual opera singer? Join us as we discuss the incredible stories of the life of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Julie D'Aubigny, a woman who was both fascinating and more than a little terrifying. Separating myth from truth is difficult with many historical figures, but with a life this amazing it's a real challenge - sit back and enjoy the tale of swashbuckling, romance, and danger that is as close to the truth as we can get!
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Sources:
Gallant Ladies
by Cameron Rogers, published by Harcourt, Brace; 1928
Queens of Song: being memoirs of some of the most Celebrated Female Vocalists who
have appeared on the lyric stage, from the earliest days of opera to the
present time, to which is added a Chronological List of all the Operas
that have been performed in Europe
by Ellen Creathorne Clayton, published in 1863
Anecdotal History of the Duel
by Émile Colombey, published in 1861
and articles from various sources
