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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Volume 2 (of 2) / or, Letters Collected in a Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others (Cram Edition)€ 28,95 -
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Volume 1 (of 2) / or, Letters Collected in a Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others (Cram Edition)€ 31,95 -
Dangerous Liaisons
In the glittering salons of pre-Revolutionary France, seduction is the ultimate weapon. The Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont are former lovers turned partners in manipulation-sophisticated libertines who orchestrate elaborate schemes to corrupt the innocent and destroy reputations for sport. When the Marquise challenges Valmont to seduce the virtuous Madame de Tourvel, a married woman renowned for her piety, he accepts with supreme confidence. But as their game spirals into a web of betrayal, desire, and revenge, neither player anticipates that matters of the heart refuse to be controlled. In this devastating tale of passion and deceit, every letter conceals a dagger, every confession masks a lie, and the price of their dangerous liaisons may be higher than either can bear. A scandalous masterpiece of epistolary fiction, Laclos's razor-sharp social commentary exposes the cruelty lurking beneath aristocratic elegance-and the human capacity for both exquisite tenderness and calculated destruction. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) was a French military officer and novelist who spent much of his career as an artillery captain. Published in 1782, Dangerous Liaisons was his only novel, yet it secured his place as one of the greatest writers of the eighteenth century. Banned for its scandalous content and moral ambiguity, the book became an immediate sensation and remains a timeless exploration of power, desire, and the corruption of innocence.
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Dangerous Liaisons
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a frightening and ultimately scathing portrait of a decadent society that was first published in 1782, only a few years before the French Revolution. At its centre are two aristocrats who were once lovers and who now play a complex game of manipulation and seduction to liven up their dreary lives. The Vicomte de Valmont is tasked by the Marquise de Merteuil with seducing an innocent convent girl, but he is equally focused on a righteous married woman. The results, however, turn out to be more dire and fatal than Merteuil and Valmont could have imagined as their schemes grow more cunning and they discover that their human pawns are behaving in ways they did not expect.
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Dangerous Connections
A Series of Letters, Selected From the Correspondence of a Private Circle; and Published for the Instruction of Society. (Cram Edition)€ 42,95 -
Dangerous Liaisons
by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos€ 45,50 -
Dangerous Liaisons
€ 31,95 -
Les liaisons dangereuses (Volume 2)
Gleaming salons, whispered secrets, and the shimmer of candlelight-behind the ornate façades of 18th-century France, a darker game unfolds. Here, the art of seduction is a weapon, and every letter carries the weight of revenge and betrayal. This iconic epistolary novel invites readers into a world where the French nobility wield social manipulation with chilling precision, laying bare the moral decay that festers beneath the surface of aristocratic privilege. At once a riveting work of historical fiction and a scathing exploration of human desire, it exposes the dangerous liaisons that shape destinies, ruin reputations, and haunt the corridors of power.More than a tale of libertine intrigue, this classic literature masterpiece endures as a mirror to our own age, revealing the timeless consequences of unchecked ambition and the complexities of love and vengeance. Its finely wrought correspondence, brimming with wit and psychological insight, offers a rare window into the private lives of those who ruled society-and those who sought to destroy it. As the characters plot and counter-plot, each page pulses with tension, drawing the reader ever deeper into a web of deceit and longing.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that the sharp brilliance and cultural resonance of this libertine literature remains accessible to all. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously produced for both the casual reader and the discerning classic-collection buyer. Whether you are captivated by the intrigues of the French nobility or fascinated by the enduring allure of classic literature, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the irresistible pull of forbidden passions.
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Les liaisons dangereuses (Volume 1)
In candlelit salons where every whispered word is a weapon, innocence is a currency to be squandered and desire an instrument of power. Here, in the feverish heart of Parisian high society, manipulation and seduction become an art form, orchestrated by those who thrive on the thrill of revenge and betrayal. Set against the decadent backdrop of the French Revolution era, this epistolary novel unfolds as a daring chess match between cunning libertines, exposing the fragility of virtue and the intoxicating dangers of unchecked ambition. The narrative's intricate web draws readers into a world where gender roles and sexual politics are fiercely contested, and the loss of innocence is as inevitable as the shifting tides of fortune.This volume, long absent from shelves and now republished by Alpha Editions, stands as both an intimate portrait of 18th-century French literature and a timeless exploration of human desire. With its piercing insight into aristocratic decadence and the moral ambiguities that define society's elite, it resonates as sharply today as it did at its scandalous debut. The correspondence between its unforgettable characters offers a mirror to our own age, reflecting the perennial games of influence, reputation, and longing that animate every generation.Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For casual readers, it promises a riveting immersion into the labyrinthine intrigues of a vanished world; for classic-collection buyers, it is an essential addition, meticulously revived to preserve the enduring brilliance of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's Dangerous Liaisons novel. The restoration of this masterpiece ensures that the shadows and splendours of its era continue to captivate, challenging us to reckon with the complexities of love, power, and the human heart.
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Choderlos de Laclos
Gefährliche Liebschaften. Vollständige Neuausgabe.: Das Buch in der Übersetzung von Franz Blei.€ 20,50 -
Liaisons dangereuses
€ 10,50