Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Dangerous Liaisons is a celebrated French epistolary novel of seduction, manipulation, rivalry, and social intrigue. Set among the aristocracy of pre-Revolutionary France, the story follows the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, former lovers who turn seduction and deception into a dangerous game. Their schemes gradually draw innocent people into a web of desire, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge.
Key Themes
- Classic French literature
- Epistolary fiction
- Seduction and manipulation
- Love and betrayal
- Jealousy and revenge
- Aristocratic society
- Morality and deception
- Power and social status
- Psychological intrigue
- French Enlightenment literature
Why Read This Book?
A strong choice for readers interested in classic literature, psychological fiction, historical romance, social satire, and stories built around manipulation, desire, and complex relationships.
About the Author
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741–1803) was a French army officer and writer best known for Dangerous Liaisons, his influential novel about aristocratic society, seduction, and intrigue.
Product Details
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- Category: Classic French Literature
- Author: Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- Translator & Introduction: Helen Constantine
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Publication: 2007
- ISBN: 9780140449570
- Pages: 448
