Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4

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Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4

by Choderlos de Laclos

EN·~13 hours

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Description

A rare, edited collection of private letters invites listeners into the intimate world of a secretive circle whose members navigate love, ambition, and scandal against the backdrop of early‑nineteenth‑century society. The compiler, aware that the letters may be more fiction than fact, frames the material with candid commentary, warning that some of the characters’ morals feel out of step with their supposed era.

Through careful selection and occasional annotation, the editor preserves the most revealing exchanges—passionate pleas, veiled threats, and the occasional confession of grief that shook even a youthful president. Listeners will taste the tension between public decorum and private desire, catching whispers of fortunes, vows of secrecy, and the subtle power plays that shaped their lives. The result is a vivid portrait of a bygone world, inviting curiosity about the hidden connections that bind its participants together.

Details

Full title

Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 A Series of Letters, selected from the Correspondence of a Private Circle; and Published for the Instruction of Society.

Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (766K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-04-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Choderlos de Laclos

Choderlos de Laclos

1741–1803

Best known for Les Liaisons dangereuses, he brought a cool, sharp intelligence to one of literature’s most unsettling novels. His mix of military discipline and psychological insight helped create a story that still feels startlingly modern.

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