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Title:
La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette
Edited with Introduction and Notes
Note: 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
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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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693
Editor: Gorrell, Hendren J.
Editor: Sledd, Benjamin Franklin, 1864-1940
EBook No.: 20262
Published: Jan 3, 2007
Downloads: 265
Language: French
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette
Edited with Introduction and Notes
Note: 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
Credits:
Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Wilelmina Maillière and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693
Editor: Gorrell, Hendren J.
Editor: Sledd, Benjamin Franklin, 1864-1940
EBook No.: 20262
Published: Jan 3, 2007
Downloads: 265
Language: French
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- Fiction
Subject: France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.