The Princess Of Cleves

The Princess of Cleves is a classic French novel written by Madame de Lafayette in 1678. It is a historical romance that takes place in the court of King Henry II of France during the 16th century. The story revolves around the life of Mademoiselle de Chartres, a young woman who is destined to marry the Prince of Cleves. However, she falls in love with the Duke of Nemours, a handsome and charming man who is also in love with her.The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and honor. Mademoiselle de Chartres is torn between her love for the Duke of Nemours and her duty to marry the Prince of Cleves. She must navigate the complicated world of court politics and the expectations placed upon her as a noblewoman.The Princess of Cleves is a beautifully written novel that is considered a masterpiece of French literature. It is known for its psychological depth and its exploration of the complexities of human emotion. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the court of King Henry II and its accurate depiction of the social customs and norms of the time.Overall, The Princess of Cleves is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that is sure to delight readers who enjoy historical romance and literary fiction.Though the Congress of Cercamp had been broken off, the negotiations for the peace were continued, and things were so disposed, that towards the latter end of February the conferences were reassumed at Chateau-Cambresis; the same plenipotentiaries were sent as before, and the Mareschal de St. Andre being one, his absence freed the Duke de Nemours from a rival, who was formidable rather from his curiosity in observing those who addressed to Madam de Cleves, than from any advances he was capable of making himself in her favour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.