La princesse de Monpensier by Madame de La Fayette

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Author La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693
Title La princesse de Monpensier
Note Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "La princesse de Monpensier" by Madame de La Fayette is a historical novel written in the early 17th century. Set against the backdrop of the French Wars of Religion, the book delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of courtly life. It tells the story of a noblewoman's romantic entanglements amid political intrigue and societal expectations. The narrative centers on the beautiful and noble Princess de Monpensier, who is initially promised to the Duc du Maine but finds herself secretly in love with the Duc de Guise. As she navigates her feelings and the pressures from her family and society, her marital life with the Prince de Monpensier becomes increasingly fraught. The intense admiration from the Comte de Chabanes adds another layer of complexity to her situation, leading to a tragic turn of events. Ultimately, the tragic love story unfolds with themes of unrequited love, betrayal, and the societal constraints placed on women, culminating in a poignant exploration of virtue and personal agency within a turbulent historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 19124
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 23, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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