Description
In this classic epistolary novel, two brilliant aristocrats— the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont—turn seduction into strategy and reputation into a weapon. Through a dazzling exchange of letters, they orchestrate rival schemes that ensnare the young Cécile de Volanges and test the resolve of the virtuous Madame de Tourvel, all while pursuing their own private vendettas and ambitions. As their carefully staged “games” escalate, Laclos exposes how desire, deceit, and social power can corrode morality from within. Sharp, psychologically astute, and relentlessly entertaining, the novel remains a landmark of French literature for its unflinching critique of the elite and the dangerous intimacy of manipulation.
Available Editions
paperback
Arcturus Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781838574826
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Details
First Published
1782
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos.