Poised between the fading world of chivalric romance and a new psychological realism, Madame de Lafayette’s novel of passion and self-deception marks a turning point in the history of the novel. When it first appeared anonymously in 1678–in the heyday of French classicism–it aroused fierce controversy among critics and readers, particularly for the extraordinary confession which forms the climax of the story. It is now regarded as a landmark in the history of women’s writing. In this entirely new translation, The Princesse de Cleves is accompanied by two shorter works also attributed to Mme de Lafayette, The Princesse de Montpensier and The Comtesse de Tende.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Author: Madame de Lafayette, Terence Cave
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/15/2009
Series: Oxford World’s Classics (Paperback)
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780199539178
Language: English
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