The Princess De Montpensier: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Princess De Montpensier is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) (1634–1693).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Princess De Montpensier" by Madame de La Fayette is a short novel published in 1662. Set during France's Wars of Religion, it tells the story of a young noblewoman married without love and caught between duty and desire. Surrounded by four men who want her—including her husband, his trusted friend, her former suitor, and a royal duke—she faces impossible choices in a society where reputation means everything. This pioneering work is considered one of the first modern French novels and a masterpiece of historical fiction.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Princess De Montpensier
- Author credits: La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) (1634–1693)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Princesses -- Fiction
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Romance
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