The Princess of Cleves: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Princess of Cleves is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) (1634–1693).
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"The Princess of Cleves" by Madame de La Fayette is a French novel published in 1678. Set at the court of Henry II, it follows a young heiress who marries the Prince de Clèves but falls deeply in love with the Duke de Nemours. Torn between duty and passion, she confesses her forbidden feelings to her husband, triggering devastating consequences. This pioneering psychological novel explores inner emotions and moral struggle with remarkable depth, creating a timeless portrait of love, honor, and impossible choices.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Princess of Cleves
- Author credits: La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) (1634–1693)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Love stories
- Married women -- Fiction
- Nobility -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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