Dangerous Liaisons (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Romance NovelBy Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Length16h 37m
About this audiobook
Dangerous Liaisons (1782) is a masterwork of the epistolary novel, unfolding through letters that expose seduction, vanity, revenge, and moral ruin within the aristocratic salons of pre-Revolutionary France. Its crystalline prose and intricate structure transform private correspondence into a theatre of strategy, where language itself becomes both weapon and mask. Situated within Enlightenment debates about reason, sentiment, education, and social corruption, the novel brilliantly dismantles the libertine culture it depicts. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, a professional artillery officer rather than a court insider, brought to the novel a disciplined sense of design, calculation, and tactical movement. His outsider's view of aristocratic manners may have sharpened his satirical eye, while his era's concern with women's education and moral formation informs the tragic destinies of Madame de Tourvel and Cécile. Laclos's later political sympathies further illuminate the book's critique of privilege and manipulation. This novel is essential for readers interested in psychological fiction, French literature, or the origins of modern narrative irony. Elegant, disturbing, and intellectually rigorous, Dangerous Liaisons rewards close reading and remains one of the most penetrating studies of desire, power, and social performance in European literature.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (1.3K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length16 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Pepita Jimenez (Annotated)
26LETTER XIX.
2Introduction
27LETTER XX.
3Synopsis
28LETTER XXI.
4Historical Context
29LETTER XXII.
5Author Biography
30LETTER XXIII.
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6VOL. I.
31LETTER XXIV.
7PREFACE.
32LETTER XXV.
8LETTER I.
33LETTER XXVI.
9LETTER II.
34LETTER XXVII.
10LETTER III.
35LETTER XXVIII.
11LETTER IV.
36LETTER XXIX.
12LETTER V.
37LETTER XXX.
13LETTER VI.
38LETTER XXXI.
14LETTER VII.
39LETTER XXXII.
15LETTER VIII.
40LETTER XXXIII.
16LETTER IX.
41LETTER XXXIV.
17LETTER X.
42LETTER XXXV.
18LETTER XI.
43LETTER XXXVI.
19LETTER XII.
44LETTER XXXVII.
20LETTER XIII.
45LETTER XXXVIII.
21LETTER XIV.
46LETTER XXXIX.
22LETTER XV.
47LETTER XL.
23LETTER XVI.
48LETTER XLI.
24LETTER XVII.
49LETTER XLII.
25LETTER XVIII.
50Sequel to the Fortieth Letter.
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