"The Princess of Cleves" by Madame de Lafayette is a story that takes place in the fancy royal court of France in the 1600s. It's all about a young woman, Mademoiselle de Chartres, who becomes the Princess of Cleves, and the tough choices she has to make about love, what's right, and what everyone expects of her. The story shows off the French royal court with a lot of detail and introduces important people like the Duchess of Valentinois and other nobles. At the start, Mademoiselle de Chartres comes to the court and gets noticed by Prince Cleves, beginning a story of big emotions, tough decisions, and the dangers of wanting power in the royal court. Overall, it is a journey about a lady's values and boldness.
The Princess of Cleves
By Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette
In the dazzling French court, a noblewoman finds herself torn between duty and desire, leading to heartbreaking decisions.
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About the AuthorMarie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne, Comtesse de La Fayette, better known as Madame de La Fayette, was a French writer; she authored La Princesse de Clèves, France's first historical novel and one of the earliest novels in literature.
Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne, Comtesse de La Fayette, better known as Madame de La Fayette, was a French writer; she authored La Princesse de Clèves, France's first historical novel and one of the earliest novels in literature.
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