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'His well-judged introduction and his notes are angled towards a student readership ... He also, and this gives his translation a definite edge, includes two important shorter stories by Madame de Lafayette. His translation offers a fair equivalent of Lafayette's careful, often knotty, phrasing, which plunges the reader into the perpexities of amorous feeling and moral choice.' Times Literary Supplement
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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, in particular for the extraordinary confession which forms the climax of the story. Having long been considered a classic, it is now regarded as a landmark inthe 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; the Introduction and ample notes take account of the latest critical and scholarly work.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely wonderful,
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This review is from: The Princesse de Cl`eves: with `The Princesse de Montpensier' and `The Comtesse de Tende' (Paperback)
This volume is a must read for fiction enthusiasts. The translation by Terence Cave is one of the best around, and both The Princesse de Cleves and The Princesse de Montpensier are wonderful. Fast-paced and intense, Madame de Lafayette's fiction are unforgettable.
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Worth it!,
By Babieca - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Princesse de Cl`eves: with `The Princesse de Montpensier' and `The Comtesse de Tende' (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book! It does get off to a slow start with the role call of everyone at court, but there's a glossary of names in the back to help with any confusion. The notes are helpful too.The court intrigue reminds of Dumas, and the interior monologues remind me of Austen, but of course those came later and look back at texts like this one. Once you get settled into the world of the court, the plot takes off, and though the twists are simple, the pathos of the characters as they react to each revelation is what makes it work so well. I knew the plot summary when I picked up the book, and there are still some major zingers that surprised and delighted me! Like I've said, getting started takes some patience and attentiveness, but The Princesse de Clèves is totally worth that small initial investment. I recommend it highly! 2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Courtly love,
By Tresillian - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Princesse de Cl`eves: with `The Princesse de Montpensier' and `The Comtesse de Tende' (Paperback)
This is what France has been reading. President Sarkozy took some flack for saying he disagreed with Mme Cleves action. What is at the core here is not a torrid love affair, a la Mme Bovary, nor is it a tale of revenge. It's really about ethics and the "mores" of the time. The heroine's temptations, her confession to her husband and resulting tragedy bring us into the seventeenth century. Should she have confessed when there was no sin? Did she do even more harm in her admission? It's a great discussion book and we know how the french love to "discuss".
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One of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read,
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This review is from: The Princesse De Cleves: The Princesse De Montpensier : The Comtesse De Tende (Paperback)
This book is a passionate tale of a love like no other. Set in a rich, historical period, the author offers a glimpse into the life of French court society, and into the true meaning of love
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