Name: DANGEROUS CONNECTIONS Vol.- I
Price: 30.00 NZD
Availability: InStock
Author: Pierre Choderlos De Laclos
ISBN: 9789360460914

Type

Physical Book

Author

Pierre Choderlos De Laclos

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

120

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 0.7 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9789360460914

Synopsis "DANGEROUS CONNECTIONS Vol.- I"

"Dangerous Connections," Volume I by means of Choderlos de Laclos, is a charming exploration of ardour, manipulation, and moral ambiguity within the decadent French aristocracy of the 18th century. This epistolary novel, unfolds thru a series of letters exchanged among its characters, presenting an intimate and elaborate portrayal in their relationships. At the coronary heart of the narrative are the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, cunning and amoral aristocrats who embark on a perilous sport of seduction and revenge. Volume I introduces the reader to the Machiavellian machinations of those characters, putting the stage for the unfolding drama in order to grip the reader's imagination. As the characters navigate a society steeped in hypocrisy and social intricacies, Laclos exposes the darker underbelly of the French top magnificence. The letters function a conduit for the characters' innermost thoughts, revealing the complex motivations and moral ambiguities that pressure their movements. Laclos's narrative mastery lies in his potential to dissect the psychological intricacies of choice and strength, growing a piece that remains a timeless exploration of human nature. "Dangerous Connections," Volume I, stands as a classic of French literature, offering readers a provocative glimpse into the ethical complexities and societal decay of pre-revolutionary France.

Pierre Choderlos De Laclos

(Author)

View Author's Page

Pierre Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos (Amiens, October 18, 1741; Taranto, 1803) was a writer and officer in the French army. He was born into a family that had recently ascended to nobility and entered the artillery school of La Fére. After cultivating poetry and writing some opera librettos, in 1782 he published Dangerous Liaisons, or Letters collected in a social circle and published for the instruction of some others, a work that launched him to literary fame. Following the success of his novel, he became secretary to the Duke of Orléans and traveled with him to London in 1789. He directed the Journal des Jacobins and was imprisoned in 1793; released in December 1794, he narrowly escaped the guillotine. In 1800, Napoleon promoted him to the rank of brigadier general. Later, he was appointed chief of artillery in Naples, and died from fevers during the siege of Taranto. Other notable works include Ernestine and On War and Peace.

See less