9780259110316 - Les Amants Singuliers (Classic Reprint) de Régnier, Henri De (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of three interrelated novellas that explore the darker side of desire and love in 17th-century France. The characters are flawed and complex, their actions as unpredictable as the human heart. The first story, "The Woman of Marble," tells of a young artist who becomes obsessed with a beautiful model and the lengths he will go to possess her. The second, "The Rival," is a tale of jealousy and revenge between two noblemen who love the same woman. The final story, "The Crime," follows the investigation into the murder of a wealthy landowner, and the surprising revelation of the killer's identity. The stories are written with a rich and evocative style, capturing the atmosphere and social mores of the period. The author delves into the themes of passion, betrayal, and the destructive power of obsession, offering a timeless meditation on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.