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Natalie Clifford Barney, Part 1

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Natalie Clifford Barney's Early Life and Family Dynamics

This chapter explores the birth and early childhood of Natalie Clifford Barney, discussing her affinity for astrology and numerology, the formation of her club called the Scorpions, and her close bond with her sister. It delves into the strained marriage of her parents and her father Albert's infidelity. The chapter also highlights a formative experience in Natalie's life when she was rescued by Oscar Wilde and her mother Alice's suppressed passions and unhappiness in her marriage.

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