Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French soldier and writer who was born in 1741 and died in 1803. It caused a scandal when it was first published and so was censored until the 19th century as a result, it was read in secret. It focuses on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two rivals and former lovers who, through their use of seduction to humiliate others, highlight the excesses of the French aristocracy before the Revolution.Īlthough Dangerous Liaisons is now considered to be one of the greatest works of French literature, the novel did not always enjoy the popularity that it now has today. The novel takes the form of a series of letters, which are presented to the reader as authentic and recount the narrators' various romantic intrigues. This clear and detailed 26-page reading guide is structured as follows:ĭangerous Liaisons was first published in 1782. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including seduction and excess. 9782806279835 26 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
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