The Princess of Cleves
Sept 2022 · DigiCat
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Princess of Cleves" by Madame de La Fayette. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
About the author
Madame de La Fayette (1634-1693), born Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne, was an eminent French writer renowned for her contributions to literary classicism and her pioneering role in the development of the historical novel. Her upbringing in an aristocratic milieu coupled with an extensive education, including tutelage under Gilles Ménage, provided a rich cultural environment that nourished her literary talents. La Fayette's friendship with influential figures like Madame de Sévigné and the philosopher La Rochefoucauld deepened her immersion in the intellectual currents of her time. Her seminal work, 'The Princess of Cleves' ('La Princesse de Clèves', 1678), is regarded as one of the first psychological novels in French literature, distinguished by its intricate characterization and analysis of emotions within the confines of courtly life. The novel's portrayal of inner conflict and its emphasis on moral and emotional dilemmas showcase La Fayette's stylistic sophistication and her acumen for dissecting the complexities of human nature amidst social and political expectations. Through subtle narrative and a candid representation of her protagonist's joust with love and duty, La Fayette has left a legacy that transcends the literary landscapes of her time, etching her name into the annals of classic French literature.
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