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Title: Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_and_Valcour Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_et_Valcour

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
From images generously made available by Gallica
(Bibliothèque Nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Summary: "Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1" by marquis de Sade is a philosophical novel written in the late 18th century. This work explores the intricate relationships and struggles between the characters Aline and Valcour amidst a backdrop of societal norms and personal desires, showcasing Sade's distinctive intertwining of romance and philosophical discourse. At the start of the novel, the correspondence begins with Déterville writing to Valcour, expressing curiosity about Valcour's absence during a dinner that was supposed to include Aline. As the letters unfold, readers are introduced to Aline, who is torn between her affections for Valcour and her father's authoritative expectations regarding her marriage to the wealthy yet disagreeable M. d'Olbourg. The opening letters establish a strong emotional charge, setting the stage for themes of love, societal pressures, and the pursuit of happiness amid constraints, while hinting at the turmoil and comedic misunderstandings that will ensue as the characters navigate their desires and obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Sade, marquis de, 1740-1814

EBook No.: 16885

Published: Oct 16, 2005

Downloads: 228

Language: French

Subject: Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_and_Valcour Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_et_Valcour

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
From images generously made available by Gallica
(Bibliothèque Nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Summary: "Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1" by marquis de Sade is a philosophical novel written in the late 18th century. This work explores the intricate relationships and struggles between the characters Aline and Valcour amidst a backdrop of societal norms and personal desires, showcasing Sade's distinctive intertwining of romance and philosophical discourse. At the start of the novel, the correspondence begins with Déterville writing to Valcour, expressing curiosity about Valcour's absence during a dinner that was supposed to include Aline. As the letters unfold, readers are introduced to Aline, who is torn between her affections for Valcour and her father's authoritative expectations regarding her marriage to the wealthy yet disagreeable M. d'Olbourg. The opening letters establish a strong emotional charge, setting the stage for themes of love, societal pressures, and the pursuit of happiness amid constraints, while hinting at the turmoil and comedic misunderstandings that will ensue as the characters navigate their desires and obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Sade, marquis de, 1740-1814

EBook No.: 16885

Published: Oct 16, 2005

Downloads: 228

Language: French

Subject: Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.