by Abbé Prévost · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782038701340
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Manon Lescaut is a novel by Abbé Prévost, published in 1731. The story follows the misfortunes of the knight Des Grieux and his tumultuous relationship with Manon Lescaut. Set in France, the novel explores themes of love, passion, morality, and the consequences of impulsive decisions. The narrative details Des Grieux's obsession with Manon, which leads him to ruin and exile. The work is a classic of French literature, known for its realistic portrayal of human emotions and its critique of the society of the time.
Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles, usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French priest, author, and novelist. He is best remembered for Manon Lescaut (1731), a romance and adventure novel, the most reprinted novel in French literary history.
