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Laclos, Choderlos de
1741
1803
Choderlos de Laclos, Pierre-Ambroise-François
Choderlos de Laclos, Pierre-Ambroise-Francois
DeLaclos, C. (Choderlos)
Laclos, Pierre Choderlos de
Dowson, Ernest Christopher
1867
1900
Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2)
or, Letters collected in a private society and published for the instruction of others
$aUnited Kingdom :$bPrivately printed,$c1898.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Liaisons_dangereuses
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"Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2" by Choderlos de Laclos is a novel written in the late 18th century. This epistolary work explores the intricate web of seduction and betrayal among a group of French aristocrats, with a focus on the influential and manipulative characters of the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil. The book delves into themes of love, virtue, and moral corruption through the correspondence of these characters, setting the stage for a dramatic examination of human relationships. The opening of this volume presents a series of letters that highlight the tensions and emotional conflicts among the characters. The Vicomte de Valmont writes to the Présidente de Tourvel, pleading for understanding in light of her distress over their relationship. Meanwhile, Chevalier Danceny expresses his heartbreak and confusion over Cécile Volanges, whom he believes no longer loves him. Cécile, grappling with her own feelings, writes to both Danceny and Valmont as she navigates her newfound emotions. These letters set a tone of intrigue and emotional turmoil, revealing the complex dynamics of manipulation and desire that characterize the narratives of these characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://www.pgdp.net/c/project.php?id=projectID469635a2418ce&detail_level=3
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1898
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Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Epistolary fiction
France -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Seduction -- Fiction
Mock-heroic literature
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Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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