Description
Discover the timeless masterpiece, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a compelling adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's novel, delving into the decadent lives of the French aristocracy. This 2016 edition, published by Faber, brings to life the chilling and scandalous story that encapsulates the sexual cynicism and moral decay of its era. Christopher Hampton's adaptation brilliantly showcases the dark conspiracy that unfolds as the manipulative Vicomte de Valmont and the scheming Marquise de Merteuil set out to corrupt a naive young girl who has just left the safety of her convent. This play, first premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1985, earned significant accolades, including the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. With 128 captivating pages, this book is perfect for theatre enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone interested in the provocative themes of seduction, betrayal, and power dynamics. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for personal enjoyment, Les Liaisons Dangereuses offers an insightful glimpse into an era defined by moral ambiguity. Get your brand new copy today and explore the intricate layers of human relationships set against a backdrop of opulence and intrigue. Fast shipping options available to ensure your experience is seamless and prompt.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327904
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 128
Description:
The scandalous reputation of Laclos's novel, first published in 1782, is based on its chilling portrayal of the mannered decadence and sexual cynicism of the French aristocracy in the last years of the ancien regime. Christopher Hampton has made a masterful adaptation for the stage of the conspiracy to corrupt a young girl barely out of her convent.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses was premiered by Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, on 24 September 1985, and won Christopher Hampton the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play in 1986.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571327904
Year: 2016
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 128
Description:
The scandalous reputation of Laclos's novel, first published in 1782, is based on its chilling portrayal of the mannered decadence and sexual cynicism of the French aristocracy in the last years of the ancien regime. Christopher Hampton has made a masterful adaptation for the stage of the conspiracy to corrupt a young girl barely out of her convent.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses was premiered by Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, on 24 September 1985, and won Christopher Hampton the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play in 1986.