The Princess De Montpensier by Madame de La Fayette
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| Author | La Fayette, Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne), 1634-1693 |
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| Title | The Princess De Montpensier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Summary | "The Princess De Montpensier" by Madame de La Fayette is a historical novel written in the 17th century, specifically during the early 1660s. Set against the backdrop of the devastating wars of the Counter-Reformation in France, the story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of a woman caught in the political and social turmoil of her time. The narrative follows the life of the titular princess as she navigates the complexities of marriage, desire, and loyalty amid competing noble factions. The story begins with the marriage of Mlle. de Mézières to the Prince de Montpensier, which sets off a chain of events involving love triangles and political conflicts. The princess grapples with lingering feelings for the Duc de Guise, her previous love, while also dealing with the affections of the Comte de Chabannes, her husband's confidant. As the war escalates, tensions rise not only on the battlefield but also within the personal lives of these characters, leading to jealousy, misunderstandings, and tragic consequences. Ultimately, the princess's relationships culminate in despair, resulting in her untimely death, illustrating the perilous intersection of love and duty in a fiercely competitive royal court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Princesses -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- 16th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2365 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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