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Manon Lescaut

Manon Lescaut

Hazard, Paul

Paperback

Literary CriticismFrench History

ISBN10: 1025822951
ISBN13: 9781025822952
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Manon Lescaut is a definitive critical study of Abbé Prévost's celebrated 18th-century novel, authored by the distinguished literary scholar Paul Hazard. In this insightful work, Hazard provides an exhaustive analysis of the psychological complexity and moral dilemmas that define the tragic relationship between the Chevalier des Grieux and the captivating Manon Lescaut. By exploring the cultural and intellectual milieu of the Enlightenment, Hazard reveals how Prévost's narrative challenged contemporary social norms and paved the way for the Romantic movement.

The study examines the tension between grand passion and societal expectations, shedding light on the character motivations and the revolutionary narrative style employed by Prévost. Hazard's expertise brings a new perspective to the themes of obsession, redemption, and fate that permeate the original work. This critical volume is indispensable for scholars and readers of classic French literature, offering a deep dive into the enduring power of a story that has inspired countless adaptations in opera, film, and theater. Through Hazard's meticulous lens, Manon Lescaut is revealed not just as a tale of love, but as a landmark in the evolution of the modern psychological novel.

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