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WORKS PUBLISHED IN - APPLETON'S - MINIATURE CLASSICAL LIBRARY.
PAUL AND VIRGINIA, - FROM THE FRENCH - OF - J.B.H. DE SAINT PIERRE.
NEW YORK: - D APPLETON AND COMPANY, - 200 BROADWAY - 1851
PREFACE.
PAUL AND VIRGINIA.
WORKS PUBLISHED IN - APPLETON'S - MINIATURE CLASSICAL LIBRARY.
In a sun‑drenched island of white sand and turquoise waters, two young souls meet and discover a love that feels as natural as the breeze that rustles the palm trees. Their tender friendship quickly blossoms into a deep, innocent devotion, set against a backdrop of lush jungles, fragrant blossoms and the rhythmic pulse of the sea. The narrative glides like a quiet tide, inviting listeners to linger in moments of quiet wonder and gentle affection.
The tale is told with a lyrical simplicity that celebrates the beauty of nature and the purity of human feeling. As the pair explore hidden coves and share whispered promises, the story offers a delicate meditation on the joys and fragilities of youthful love. Listeners will be drawn into an enchanting world where every sunrise feels promising and every sunset carries a soft sigh of longing.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (204K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Grenet and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
Jan 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1737–1814
Best known for the tender classic Paul et Virginie, he brought together storytelling, travel, and a deep love of the natural world. His writing helped carry Rousseau’s feeling for nature into a new literary generation.
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