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Les Liaisons Dangereuses

(Penguin Classics)

By Choderlos de Laclos, P. W. K. Stone

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| Paperback | 9780140441161

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In this special collector's edition of the French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Marquise de Merteuil and her accomplished rival in the art of erotic and psychological manipulation, the Vicomte de Valmont, take the stage again in Ernest Dowson's beautifully polished translation of the Continue

In this special collector's edition of the French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Marquise de Merteuil and her accomplished rival in the art of erotic and psychological manipulation, the Vicomte de Valmont, take the stage again in Ernest Dowson's beautifully polished translation of the book which, as Baudelaire famously said, "Burns like ice."

In this new edition of the once infamous novel, the elegance of Dowson's translation is stylishly complemented by the elegant, coolly erotic etchings of Sylvain Sauvage, originally executed by that distinguished French illustrator for a deluxe edition published in Paris in 1930. Sauvage's artful renditions of scenes from the novel provide an elegant accompaniment for the darkly glittering luxury and decadence of le beau monde portrayed by de Laclos.

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  • The Study of Manipulation

    This novel, which was written before the French Revolution, is told solely through the character's correspondences with one another. Some letters are less than enlightening (I found Presidente de Tourvel's and Valmont's bantering quite annoying), but these are minor glitches in a fabulous work that ... (continue)

    This novel, which was written before the French Revolution, is told solely through the character's correspondences with one another. Some letters are less than enlightening (I found Presidente de Tourvel's and Valmont's bantering quite annoying), but these are minor glitches in a fabulous work that exposes the French aristocratic lifestyle.

    The Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil are two of the best villains ever created! They're heartless and destructive, yet everyone believes them sincere. They trap the naive in finely spun webs for mere entertainment. De Laclos provides a brilliant study on apathy that will leave you shaking your head in disgust.

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  • I just love this book out of NO REASON. I love the movie first, though. I read this book twice, owned the movie Dangerous Liaison, Valmont, Korean cover 挑情寶鑑, and even, the teenage idol movie "Cruel Intention". Oh of course, I got the French mini-TV series which starred by Catherine Deneuve. So sai ... (continue)

    I just love this book out of NO REASON. I love the movie first, though. I read this book twice, owned the movie Dangerous Liaison, Valmont, Korean cover 挑情寶鑑, and even, the teenage idol movie "Cruel Intention". Oh of course, I got the French mini-TV series which starred by Catherine Deneuve. So said that CD is a bit too old for this movie but she is absolutely gorgeous, regardless her age!!!

    The story is said to be about seduction; nah. To me, it's about the inability to love and to recognise one's true passion. Especially in the Victorian time. Love it.

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    張小張・Cons said on Dec 11, 2007 | Add your feedback

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