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1. The Princesse de Cleves: The Princesse

1. The Princesse de Cleves: The Princesse de Montpensier, The Comtesse de Tende (Oxford World's Classics)
by Madame de Lafayette
Paperback: 280 Pages (1992-11-19)
list price: US$8.95
Isbn: 0192826875
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Poised between the fading world of chivalric romance and a new psychological realism, Madame de Lafayette's novel of passion and self-deception marks a turning point in the history of the novel. When it first appeared anonymously in 1678--in the heyday of French classicism--it aroused fierce
controversy among critics and readers, particularly for the extraordinary confession which forms the climax of the story.It is now regarded as a landmark in the history of women's writing.In this entirely new translation, The Princesse de Cleves is accompanied by two shorter works also
attributed to Mme de Lafayette, The Princesse de Montpensier and The Comtesse de Tende. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars One of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read
This book is a passionate tale of a love like no other.Set in a rich, historical period, the author offers a glimpse into the life of French court society, and into the true meaning of love ... Read more


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