We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

The Princesse de Cleves

- with `The Princesse de Montpensier' and `The Comtesse de Tende'

About The Princesse de Cleves

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, in particular for the extraordinary confession which forms the climax of the story. Having long been considered a classic, it is now regarded as a landmark in the history of women's writing. In this entirely new translation, The Princesse de Cl`eves is accompanied by two shorter works also attributed to Mme de Lafayette, The Princesse de Montpensier and The Comtesse de Tende; the Introduction and ample notes take account of the latest critical and scholarly work.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199539178
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • September 10, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 129x197x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 194 g.
  In stock
Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Princesse de Cleves

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, in particular for the extraordinary confession which forms the climax of the story. Having long been considered a classic, it is now regarded as a landmark in the history of women's writing.
In this entirely new translation, The Princesse de Cl`eves is accompanied by two shorter works also attributed to Mme de Lafayette, The Princesse de Montpensier and The Comtesse de Tende; the Introduction and ample notes take account of the latest critical and scholarly work.

User ratings of The Princesse de Cleves



Find similar books
The book The Princesse de Cleves can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.