Les amours du chevalier de Faublas, tome 1/5 by Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvray

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Author Louvet de Couvray, Jean-Baptiste, 1760-1797
Author of introduction, etc. Fournier, Hippolyte
Illustrator Avril, Paul, 1849-1928
Title Les amours du chevalier de Faublas, tome 1/5
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Summary "Les amours du chevalier de Faublas, tome 1/5" by Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvray is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story revolves around the titular character, the charming and somewhat frivolous Chevalier de Faublas, as he navigates the complexities of love and desire in the decadence leading up to the French Revolution. This work, infused with themes of romantic adventure and moral reflections, seems to portray the youthful exuberance and naïveté of its protagonist while hinting at more serious undercurrents regarding societal norms and virtues. The opening of the novel introduces the world of Faublas as he arrives in Paris, full of naive expectations and romantic aspirations. Accompanied by his father, the Baron, he experiences the buzzing life of the capital while grappling with the allure of love, particularly drawn to his sister's friend, the beautiful Sophie de Pontis. The first chapters set the stage for Faublas' adventures, hinting at his impending romantic entanglements and the lessons he has yet to learn about love and responsibility. Even in his youth and folly, Louvet's character hints at a deeper struggle between desire and the moral expectations of society, foreshadowing the complexities that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Erotic stories, French
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EBook-No. 61920
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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