Description
A young man’s all-consuming devotion collides with the harsh realities of class, reputation, and consequence in this passionate, tragic love story. When the Chevalier Des Grieux meets Manon Lescaut, their bond ignites with urgency and tenderness—yet every choice they make, driven by desire and impulse, draws them deeper into a world that will not forgive them. Through their tumultuous journey, the novel explores themes of love versus duty, the seductions of freedom, and the cost of chasing happiness at any price. Written in Abbé Prévost’s vivid, emotionally charged style, it reads like a confession—intimate, dramatic, and relentlessly human—capturing how longing can both sustain and destroy.
Available Editions
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2022
154 pages
ISBN: 9798353999645
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Details
First Published
1731
Language
fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost.