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Manon Lescaut

Antoine François Prévost
fr. Histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut · 1731
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Love and Passion: The book explores the powerful and destructive forces of love and passion that can lead to tragic consequences.
  • Morality and Social Norms: The work examines the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations, as well as the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
  • Social Inequality: The story highlights the differences between social classes and how they affect the characters' fates.
  • Sacrifice and Self-Destruction: The main characters often sacrifice themselves and their principles for love, leading to their downfall and tragedy.
  • Illusions and Reality: The book shows how illusions and dreams can overshadow reality, leading to misguided decisions and tragic outcomes.
Manon Lescaut
Date of publication: 17 June 2024
Updated: 14 July 2024
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Author: 
Antoine François Prévost
Original title: fr. Histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut · 1731
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