The Life Of Marianne by Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux
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"The Life of Marianne" is a French novel that follows the tumultuous life of its eponymous heroine, Marianne, as she recounts her story from an orphaned childhood to her rise in Parisian society. With a focus on her romantic entanglements and the various characters she encounters, the novel delves into themes of love, virtue, and social standing. Marianne's narrative is marked by her wit, charm, and the moral dilemmas she faces, providing a rich exploration of 18th-century French mores and the complexities of human nature. The unfinished novel, known for its psychological depth and the author's skillful use of irony, remains a significant work in the history of literature for its early use of the novel form to develop character and emotional nuance.
The 3607th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1731
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - La Vie De Marianne
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 463rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)