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  • The Princess of Cleves (Centaur Classics) [The 100 greatest novels of all time - #53]

    "One of the greatest [French novels]." —Malcolm Cowley"A story of hopeless love and mute renunciation in which the stately tenor of the lives depicted is hardly ruffled by the exultations and agonies succeeding each other below the surface." —Edith WhartonThough the Congress of Cercamp had been broken off, the negotiations for the peace were continued, and things were so disposed, that towards the ... Read more

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  • The Princess of Cleves, in English translation

    According to Wikipedia: "Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne (baptized 18 March 1634 25 May 1693), better known as Madame de La Fayette, was a French writer, the author of La Princesse de Clèves, France's first historical novel and one of the earliest novels in literature." ... Read more

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  • THE PRINCESS OF CLEVES

    Series series Classic Novels
    "THE PRINCESS OF CLEVES - Top Classic Novels" This edition included NEW illustrations + Clickable Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters. Navigation couldn't be easier.The text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the layout and feel of a physical copy, rather than being haphazardly thrown together for a quick release.La Princesse de Clèves is a ... Read more

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  • The Princess of Cleves

    La Princesse de Clèves is a French novel, regarded by many as one of the first European novels, and a classic of its era. Its author is most often held to be Madame de La Fayette.Published anonymously in March 1678, and set a century earlier in the royal court of Henry II of France, it recreates that era with remarkable precision. Nearly every character – except the heroine – is a historic figure. ... Read more

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  • The Princess of Cleves

    Grandeur and gallantry never appeared with more lustre in France, than in the last years of Henry the Second's reign. This Prince was amorous and handsome, and though his passion for Diana of Poitiers Duchess of Valentinois, was of above twenty years standing, it was not the less violent, nor did he give less distinguishing proofs of it. As he was happily turned to excel in bodily exercises, he ... Read more

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  • The Princess of Cleves

    Translated by Thomas Sergeant Perry ...
    The Princess of Cleves is a French novel published in 1678 that is regarded as one of the first psychological novels. The plot is set in the royal court of Henry II of France. This edition includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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  • Corinne; or, Italy

    Enriched edition. Exploring art, love, & politics in picturesque Italy: A feminist masterpiece of Romantic literature

    In "Corinne; or, Italy," Madame de Staël weaves a rich tapestry of Italian culture through the lens of the titular character, Corinne, a poet and artist who embodies the dynamic tension between artistic aspiration and societal constraints. The novel intertwines themes of love, nationalism, and the quest for self-identity, all while employing a lyrical prose style that showcases Staël's erudition ... Read more

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  • Beauty and the Beast

    Translated by James Planché ...
    Originally published as 'La Belle et la Bête', Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve's 'Beauty and the Beast' was published in 1740 and is the oldest known version of this fairytale."A tale as old as time", 'Beauty and the Beast' is the bewitching fantasy romance story of Belle – a young woman imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous yet princely beast, where she is forced to "be our guest".This ... Read more

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  • The Correspondence in Relation to Saint-Cyr

    Letters of Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; Madame de Maintenon

    In "The Correspondence in Relation to Saint-Cyr," readers are presented with a rich tapestry of letters that capture the intricate dynamics of the court and convent life in late 17th and early 18th-century France. This anthology delves deep into themes of power, piety, and femininity, engaging through a variety of literary styles ranging from the personal and introspective to the political and ... Read more

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