Les liaisons dangereuses : Lettres recueillies dans une Société et publiées pour l'instruction de quelques autres

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laclos, Choderlos de, 1741-1803

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Les liaisons dangereuses" by Choderlos de Laclos is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work dives into the intricacies of love, manipulation, and deceit within the French aristocracy, centering around the notorious Marquise de Merteuil and the vicomte de Valmont as they engage in a dangerous game of seduction and revenge. Through their actions, the novel explores themes of morality, virtue, and the consequences of hedonism. The opening of "Les liaisons dangereuses" introduces the reader to the context and background of the narrative. It begins with a letter from Cécile Volanges to her friend Sophie, revealing her excitement and anxiety about leaving the convent and entering society, as well as her impending marriage. This lighthearted correspondence is juxtaposed with another letter from the Marquise de Merteuil to Valmont, highlighting her manipulative disposition and the schemes she wishes to set into motion against a man who once slighted her. The contrast between Cécile's innocence and Merteuil's calculated wickedness establishes a foundational dynamic for the unfolding story, foreshadowing the complex relationships and moral ambiguities that will dominate the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Liaisons_dangereuses Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Liaisons_dangereuses

Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-05-05