La Princesse de Cleves

Originally published in 1925. this is an edition of the highly regarded seventeenth-century novel by Madame de La Fayette, La Princesse de Cleves.

Preface; Introduction; 1. The author; 2. The French novel before La Princesse de Cleves; 3. The unity of Madame de La Fayette's work; 4. La Princesses de Cleves: A. Sources and method; B. The characters; C. Novelty and style; D. Influence; Bibliography; Text; Index of persons and places mentioned in the notes.