Manon Lescaut

Summary

«Manon Lescaut» is a novel about the tragic love between the young nobleman de Grieux and the beautiful Manon Lescaut. De Grieux meets Manon as she is on her way to a convent and falls in love with her at first sight. They decide to flee together to Paris, where they begin to lead a lavish but chaotic life. Manon is prone to frivolity and infidelity, leading to constant financial troubles and conflicts. Despite this, de Grieux continues to love her and forgives all her transgressions. Their life is full of adventures, intrigues, and dangers, including arrests and escapes. Ultimately, Manon dies in poverty and suffering, leaving de Grieux devastated and broken. The novel explores themes of love, passion, devotion, and moral decline.