Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1 by marquis de Sade
"Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1" by marquis de Sade is a philosophical novel written in the late 18th century. This work explores the intricate relationships and struggles between the characters Aline and Valcour amidst a backdrop of societal norms and personal desires, showcasing Sade's distinctive intertwining of romance and philosophical discourse. At the start of the novel, the correspondence begins with Déterville writing to Valcour, expressing curiosity about
Valcour's absence during a dinner that was supposed to include Aline. As the letters unfold, readers are introduced to Aline, who is torn between her affections for Valcour and her father's authoritative expectations regarding her marriage to the wealthy yet disagreeable M. d'Olbourg. The opening letters establish a strong emotional charge, setting the stage for themes of love, societal pressures, and the pursuit of happiness amid constraints, while hinting at the turmoil and comedic misunderstandings that will ensue as the characters navigate their desires and obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sade, marquis de, 1740-1814 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aline et Valcour, ou Le Roman Philosophique. Tome 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_and_Valcour Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aline_et_Valcour |
| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe. From images generously made available by Gallica (Bibliothèque Nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Erotic literature -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16885 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 223 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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