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La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette : Edited with Introduction and Notes
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693
- Language:
- French
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "La Princesse De Clèves" by Madame de La Fayette is a historical novel written in the late 17th century. This work is often regarded as one of the first psychological novels in French literature, exploring themes of love, virtue, and societal expectations. The story revolves around the character of Mademoiselle de Chartres, who becomes Madame de Clèves, and her struggles with love and fidelity within the lavish yet treacherous environment of the French royal court. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the court of Henry II, emphasizing its magnificence, beauty, and the intricacies of its social dynamics. We are introduced to several influential personalities, including Mademoiselle de Chartres and the prince de Clèves, setting the stage for romantic entanglements and political intrigue. Mademoiselle de Chartres, raised with a strong moral compass by her mother, is depicted as both beautiful and virtuous, but she is soon to be caught in a web of conflicting emotions, particularly with her growing feelings for the captivating duc de Nemours. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the court's superficial charm conceals deeper conflicts, reflecting the tension between personal desires and societal obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Princesse_de_Cl%C3%A8ves Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Princesse_de_Cl%C3%A8ves
- Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2007-01-03
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