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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
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1737–1814
Best known for the beloved novella Paul et Virginie, this French writer and botanist brought travel, nature, and moral feeling together in a way that captivated 18th-century readers. His work helped turn careful observation of the natural world into vivid, emotional storytelling.
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