Les liaisons dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos

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Author Laclos, Choderlos de, 1741-1803
Title Les liaisons dangereuses
Lettres recueillies dans une Société et publiées pour l'instruction de quelques autres
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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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.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Subject Seduction -- Fiction
Subject Mock-heroic literature
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EBook-No. 52006
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 9, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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