The History Of The Adventures, Love, And Constancy Of Paul And Virginia (1824)

The History Of The Adventures, Love, And Constancy Of Paul And Virginia (1824)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The History Of The Adventures, Love, And Constancy Of Paul And Virginia is a novel written by French author Bernardin De Saint-Pierre in 1824. The book tells the story of two childhood friends, Paul and Virginia, who grow up on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The two fall in love as they mature and their relationship is tested by various challenges, including a shipwreck and a devastating storm. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of nature. It is a classic example of 18th-century sentimental literature and has been widely read and studied since its publication. The book has been translated into numerous languages and has inspired many adaptations, including operas, plays, and films.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104393540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 199g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm