A devastating depiction of obsessive love and a haunting portrait of a captivating but dangerous woman
When the young Chevalier des Grieux first sets eyes on the exquisitely beautiful and charming Manon Lescaut they fall passionately in love. But his happiness turns to bitter despair when he discovers that Manon is mercenary and immoral, and has taken a rich lover to pay for their life of pleasure. A broken man, he swears to stay away from her, but cannot. Just as the Chevalier is helpless to end their relationship, so Manon is incapable of giving up the source of her income,...
A devastating depiction of obsessive love and a haunting portrait of a captivating but dangerous woman
This edition of "Manon Lescaut" incorporates an English introduction and footnotes. It assesses the persuasiveness of the self-justifying narrative which lies at the heart of the book, and on interpreting the motivation of the main characters whose tragic love-affair the novel charts.
This edition of "Manon Lescaut" incorporates an English introduction and footnotes. It assesses the persuasiveness of the self-justifying narrative...
Manon Lescaut by the Abbe Prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in France due to its scandalous content -- the passionate and unrepentant sensual relationship of a young nobleman and a beautiful courtesan.
The young chevalier des Grieux renounces his riches and his noble family to be with the incomparable Manon. Together they are swept into poverty, misfortunes, and ultimately, tragedy in the New World.
This love story has been immortalized in opera. And, as with other grand romances of history and literature, Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Tristan and Iseult,...
Manon Lescaut by the Abbe Prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in France due to its scandalous content -- the passionate and unrepentan...
Manon Lescaut by the Abbe Prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in France due to its scandalous content -- the passionate and unrepentant sensual relationship of a young nobleman and a beautiful courtesan.
The young chevalier des Grieux renounces his riches and his noble family to be with the incomparable Manon. Together they are swept into poverty, misfortunes, and ultimately, tragedy in the New World.
This love story has been immortalized in opera. And, as with other grand romances of history and literature, Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Tristan and Iseult,...
Manon Lescaut by the Abbe Prevost was a controversial novel originally banned in France due to its scandalous content -- the passionate and unrepentan...
Originally published in 1942, this book contains the French text of Abbe Prevost's 1731 novel Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut, which inspired the 1893 opera by Puccini. The original novel was considered so scandalous that Prevost was forced to amend the original manuscript; the text reproduced here is from the altered 1753 edition. A biographical introduction to the author is provided at the beginning of the volume. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature."
Originally published in 1942, this book contains the French text of Abbe Prevost's 1731 novel Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut, wh...
Manon Lescaut is a famous 18th century French novel written by the notorious Abbe Prevost, and despite being officially banned in France, it was illicitly spread around the country and became extremely popular. It is now considered a classic.
Manon Lescaut is a famous 18th century French novel written by the notorious Abbe Prevost, and despite being officially banned in France, it was illic...
Just about six months before my departure for Spain, I first met the Chevalier des Grieux. Though I rarely quitted my retreat, still the interest I felt in my child's welfare induced me occasionally to undertake short journeys, which, however, I took good care to abridge as much as possible.
Just about six months before my departure for Spain, I first met the Chevalier des Grieux. Though I rarely quitted my retreat, still the interest I fe...
