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Sade, marquis de, 1740-1814 |
| Title |
Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 4
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_and_Valcour Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_et_Valcour
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Phyllis Eccleston. Based on a transcription made available by Wikisource (Bibliothèque libre of the Wikimedia Foundation) at https://fr.wikisource.org and on a digital photographic reproduction made available by Gallica (Bibliothèque numérique of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.
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| Summary |
"Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 4" by the Marquis de Sade is a philosophical novel written in the late 18th century. This work delves into complex moral and philosophical questions as it follows the intertwined lives of the titular characters, Aline and Valcour, amidst the social intrigues of their time. The narrative explores themes of virtue, love, and the struggles against societal norms, presenting a heightened sense of drama and tension throughout the unfolding plot. The opening of this volume introduces a correspondence from Deterville to Valcour, discussing the departure of two young travelers, Léonore and Sainville, which hints at their upcoming adventures and political intricacies. It also reveals the character of Léonore, who is portrayed as strong-willed yet possibly lacking in warmth and virtue, raising questions about her morality and the influences shaping her perspective. The exchange sets the stage for examining the relationships and motivations of various characters, while foreshadowing potential conflicts as Léonore navigates her newfound status and the expectations tied to it. Throughout, there is a keen focus on the juxtaposition of societal expectations and personal desires, a recurring theme in Sade's exploration of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61408 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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