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The Princess Of Cleves V2 (1891)

The Princess Of Cleves V2 (1891)

Perry, Thomas Sergeant
La Fayette, Madame De

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ISBN10: 1164166689
ISBN13: 9781164166689
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Princess of Cleves is a historical novel written by Madame de La Fayette and published in 1678. The novel is set in the court of Henry II of France in the 16th century and tells the story of the young and beautiful Princess of Cleves, who is married off to the Prince of Cleves but falls in love with the Duke of Nemours.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and honor, as the Princess struggles to reconcile her love for the Duke with her duty to her husband and her position in society. The novel also provides a vivid portrait of the court of Henry II, with its intrigues, rivalries, and scandals.The Princess of Cleves is considered a masterpiece of French literature and a landmark in the development of the novel. It has been praised for its psychological depth, its nuanced portrayal of female characters, and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships.This edition of the novel, published in 1891, is the second volume of a two-volume set. It includes an introduction by the translator, A. A. Tilley, and a preface by the author, Madame de La Fayette. The book is a valuable resource for students of French literature, history, and culture, as well as for general readers interested in classic literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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