English Showalter : « Madame has written a book » : Madame de Graffigny, Palissot and Les Philosophes. This article provides new information, drawn from Mme de Graffigny's correspondent, about Palissot's early career, from 1750 to 1755, showing his frequent presence at Mme de Graffigny's salon, his use of her patronage and advice, and finally his exclusion from her salon because she considered him dangerous company. The case is then made that Mme de Graffigny may be the model for Cydalise, the ridiculous hostess in Palissot's satirical play Les Philosophes. Her age, accomplishments and situation fit Cydalise better than those of any other proposed model. Many specific comments about Mme de Graffigny made by Palissot in other contexts are r...