Manon Lescaut by abbé Prévost

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Author Prévost, abbé, 1697-1763
Title Manon Lescaut
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manon_Lescaut Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manon_Lescaut
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Summary "Manon Lescaut" by abbé Prévost is a novel written in the early 18th century. This poignant tale centers around the complex relationship between the passionate and impulsive Chevalier des Grieux and the beautiful but troubled young woman, Manon Lescaut. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles against societal constraints, ultimately illustrating the powerful pull of desire and the dire consequences that often accompany it. The opening of "Manon Lescaut" introduces the narrator, who is reflecting on the story of the Chevalier des Grieux, promising the reader an engaging account of his tragic love for Manon. Through a series of dramatic encounters, the narrator recounts how des Grieux encounters a group of girls being taken to the Havre-de-Grâce, including the enigmatic Manon, who captivates him with her beauty and sorrow. Des Grieux is portrayed as deeply infatuated, willing to sacrifice everything for her, even as she is caught in a web of despair due to her impending fate. This initial setup hints at the tumultuous journey of love and loss that follows, laying the groundwork for the subsequent intricate narrative of passion and moral reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Lescaut, Manon, 1689-1721 -- Fiction
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