Les Liaisons Dangereuses
by Christopher Hampton
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Winner! 1986 Olivier Award for Best New Play Nominee: Seven 1987 Tony Awards, including Best Play
What readers are saying
Readers are overwhelmingly impressed with the adaptation of this classic play, praising its dark and cunning depiction of manipulation, love, and betrayal. Many find it a compelling read that captures the intricacies of human relationships and moral ambiguity, often enjoying it more than the film adaptation. The writing is frequently described as top-notch and deeply engaging, leading to high recommendations for both reading and staging the play.
Synopsis
An epistolary novel chronicles the cruel seduction of a young girl by two ruthless, 18th-century aristocrats.
Press Reviews
"An evening of high comedy, high drama and surprising passion."
— New York Post
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Mme De Volanges |
Cécile Volanges |
Major-Domo |
Le Vicomte De Valmont |
Azolan |
Mme De Rosemonde |
La Présidente De Tourvel |
Émilie |
Le Chevalier Danceny |
La Marquise De Merteuil |
Publication
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a adaptation play written by Christopher Hampton and published by Samuel French in London (2015).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Samuel French · 2015 · 136 pp
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