Manon Lescaut by abbé Prévost

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Author Prévost, abbé, 1697-1763
Title Manon Lescaut
Summary "Manon Lescaut" by abbé Prévost is a novel written during the early 18th century. The narrative centers on the passionate and tumultuous love story between the protagonist, the Chevalier des Grieux, and the beautiful Manon Lescaut, who becomes entangled in a series of misfortunes and societal challenges that drive their fates together and apart. At the start of the novel, the narrator recounts a pivotal moment just before he leaves for Spain when he encounters des Grieux, a young man deeply in love with the enigmatic and lovely Manon. The story unfolds through des Grieux's eyes as he reflects on their fateful meeting and the initial circumstances surrounding Manon, who is being sent to America along with other women. Des Grieux's heart is captured by her beauty and gentleness, prompting him to intervene and provide assistance to the lovesick young man, revealing themes of love, obsession, and the societal constraints surrounding them. Even in these opening pages, the seeds of tragedy and longing are sown, setting the stage for the intertwined destinies of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Lescaut, Manon, 1689-1721 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 468
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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