Lettres portugaises Publiées sur l'édition originale avec une notice préliminaire par Alexandre Piedagnel

About this book

In the fervent backdrop of 17th-century Portugal, "Lettres portugaises" by vicomte de Gabriel Joseph de Lavergne Guilleragues unveils a poignant correspondence that transcends time. This collection features the heartfelt letters of Marianna Alcaforado, a cloistered nun whose passionate expressions of love and longing for Noël Bouton de Chamilly reveal the depths of human emotion and the constraints of societal norms. Unique to this work are Alcaforado's vivid depictions of desire and despair, which challenge the conventions of her era. Ideal for students, literary enthusiasts, and historians alike, this document invites readers to explore themes of love, isolation, and the struggle for personal freedom, making it an essential addition to the study of early modern literature.

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