La Princesse de Cleves (Petits Classiques) (French Edition) - Softcover

La Fayette, Madame De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2035844444 ISBN 13: 9782035844446

Publisher: Larousse Editions, 2010

Synopsis

La magnificence et la galanterie n'ont jamais paru en France avec tant d'éclat que dans les dernières années du règne de Henri second. Ce prince était galant, bien fait et amoureux ; quoique sa passion pour Diane de Poitiers, duchesse de Valentinois, eût commencé il y avait plus de vingt ans, elle n'en était pas moins violente, et il n'en donnait pas des témoignages moins éclatants.

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Language Notes:

The Princess de Cleves, the first great short novel in the French language, was published anonymously in 1678, although 'advance publicity' has made it clear that the author was Madame de Lafayette (with the probable assistance of La Rochefoucauld and others). The book caused a sensation then, and is now considered one of the French classics. Although this is a historical novel, set in the last splendid days of Henri II of France, it does in fact reflect the manners and morals of the court of Louix XIV: and in this artificial setting of gossip, deceit and intrigue (ably fostered by the teenage Mary, Queen of Scots), the tortures passions of the gallant Duc de Nemours and the radiant wife of the Prince de Cleves shine out with a pure brilliance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Larousse Editions
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 2035844444
• ISBN 13: 9782035844446
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 237