Les Liaisons dangereuses
by Pierre-Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos, Douglas Parmée
Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre-Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos, Douglas Parmée holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 28.4K reader ratings. First published in 1782. The book spans 448 pages.
About Les Liaisons dangereuses
The complex moral ambiguities of seduction and revenge make Les Liaisons dangereuses (1782) one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. The subject of major film and stage adaptations, the novel's prime movers, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, form an unholy alliance and turn seduction into a game - a game which they must win. This new translation gives Laclos a modern voice, and readers will be able a judge whether the novel is as "diabolical" and "infamous" as its critics have claimed, or whether it has much to tell us about the kind of world we ourselves live in. David Coward's introduction explodes myths about Laclos's own life and puts the book in its literary and cultural context.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pierre-Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos, Douglas Parmée |
| Published | 1782 |
| Pages | 448 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,428 |
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What genre is Les Liaisons dangereuses?
Les Liaisons dangereuses is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Les Liaisons dangereuses worth reading?
Based on 28.4K reader ratings, Les Liaisons dangereuses has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Les Liaisons dangereuses?
Les Liaisons dangereuses has 448 pages.
Who wrote Les Liaisons dangereuses?
Les Liaisons dangereuses was written by Pierre-Ambroise Choderlos de Laclos, Douglas Parmée. It was first published in 1782.
What is the ISBN for Les Liaisons dangereuses?
The ISBN-13 for Les Liaisons dangereuses is 9780192838670.0.
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