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Dangerous Liaisons
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Book • 1782
Choderlos de Laclos's "Les Liaisons dangereuses" (Dangerous Liaisons) is an epistolary novel exploring the manipulative relationships between the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont.
The novel delves into themes of power, seduction, and social manipulation within the aristocratic circles of pre-revolutionary France.
The characters engage in elaborate schemes of seduction and revenge, using their wit and charm to control others.
The novel's exploration of human desire and the complexities of relationships has made it a classic of French literature.
Its themes of manipulation and social intrigue continue to resonate with readers today.
The novel delves into themes of power, seduction, and social manipulation within the aristocratic circles of pre-revolutionary France.
The characters engage in elaborate schemes of seduction and revenge, using their wit and charm to control others.
The novel's exploration of human desire and the complexities of relationships has made it a classic of French literature.
Its themes of manipulation and social intrigue continue to resonate with readers today.
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