Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2) by Choderlos de Laclos

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Author Laclos, Choderlos de, 1741-1803
Translator Dowson, Ernest Christopher, 1867-1900
Title Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2)
or, Letters collected in a private society and published for the instruction of others
Original Publication United Kingdom: Privately printed,1898.
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
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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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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