Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 by Choderlos de Laclos
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| Author | Laclos, Choderlos de, 1741-1803 |
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| Translator | Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852 |
| Uniform Title | Les liaisons dangereuses. English |
| Title |
Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 A Series of Letters, selected from the Correspondence of a Private Circle; and Published for the Instruction of Society. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Dangerous Connections" by Choderlos de Laclos is a novel written in the late 18th century. This epistolary work intricately explores themes of seduction, manipulation, and moral corruption through the correspondence of a group of aristocrats in pre-Revolutionary France. Central to the narrative are the characters of the crafty Marchioness de Merteuil and the libertine Viscount Valmont, who engage in a dangerous game of love and revenge that ensnares their acquaintances, including the innocent young Cecilia Volanges. The opening of "Dangerous Connections" introduces readers to the framework of letters that will unfold the story, setting the stage for the complex relationships and deceptions that characterize the characters' interactions. Cecilia, newly emerged from her convent life, writes to her friend Sophia about her excitement and apprehension regarding her upcoming marriage, while Valmont receives a striking letter from Merteuil, urging him to seduce Cecilia as part of their schemes. This initial correspondence hints at the underlying tensions and moral dilemmas the characters will face, drawing readers into a world where love and treachery are intricately interwoven. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45512 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 371 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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