
audiobook
by Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette
by - Madame de Lafayette
THE PRINCESS OF CLEVES
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In the glittering court of late‑16th‑century France, elegance and intrigue swirl around every banquet hall and hunting field. A young noblewoman of notable modesty and grace arrives at the queen’s circle, admired for her virtue as much as for her keen mind. Surrounded by powerful princes, dazzling ladies, and the restless ambitions of a king, she learns the delicate art of conversation and the weight of reputation in a world where appearance often masks intent.
When a charming, celebrated prince captures her attention, the lady finds herself torn between the strict expectations of her station and a sudden, intoxicating affection. Her inner conflict unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring the tension between duty, honor, and the longing for genuine connection. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured portrait of love restrained by courtly decorum, where every whispered word may alter a fate already tangled in the elaborate tapestry of French aristocracy.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Release date
1996-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1634–1693
Best known for writing The Princess of Clèves, she helped shape the modern novel with clear, psychologically sharp fiction. Moving in the literary world of Louis XIV’s France, she turned court life into stories that still feel perceptive and human.
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