La Princesse de Clèves

Madame de la Fayette

At the court of Henry II, Mademoiselle de Chartres marries the Prince of Clèves without loving him, then discovers a mutual passion for the Duke of Nemours. In this psychological novel published in 1678, Madame de La Fayette subtly explores the conflict between desire, duty, sincerity, and reputation.

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