Lettres portugaises by vicomte de Gabriel Joseph de Lavergne Guilleragues
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Guilleragues, Gabriel Joseph de Lavergne, vicomte de, 1628-1685
French
"Lettres portugaises" by vicomte de Gabriel Joseph de Lavergne Guilleragues is a collection of passionate letters written in the 17th century. The work features the correspondence of a Portuguese nun, Marianna Alcaforado, as she expresses her intense love and heartache for Noël Bouton de Chamilly, a French officer stationed in Portugal. The letters...
"Lettres portugaises" establishes the context of Alcaforado's intense emotional struggle as she writes to Chamilly, who has seemingly abandoned her after their intimate connection. The letters reveal her deep sense of longing and anguish over his absence, as well as her tumultuous feelings of jealousy and betrayal. As she reflects on the pain caused by his departure and the hope for reconciliation, the reader is drawn into her heartfelt confessions of love and heartache, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the complexities of passion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Paul Torres
2 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Thanks for making this available.
Andrew Hill
2 weeks agoMy professor recommended this and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Donald Roberts
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Mark Adams
1 month agoCompared to other books on this topic, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I'm sending the link to all my friends.