{"title":"Choderlos de Laclos","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the 'Choderlos de Laclos' collection, where the intriguing world of 18th-century French literature comes alive through his most renowned work, \u003cem\u003eDangerous Liaisons\u003c\/em\u003e. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was an accomplished writer and army officer, best known for this enduring classic that explores themes of seduction, manipulation, and moral ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDangerous Liaisons\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterfully crafted epistolary novel that delves deep into the complexities of human emotions and the sinister games people play. Set in the aristocratic society of pre-revolutionary France, Laclos's work provides a captivating and insightful critique of the decadence and intrigue of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovers of general fiction and classic literature will find themselves captivated by Laclos's intricate plotlines and richly developed characters. His poignant storytelling remains a significant influence in exploring the darker facets of human nature. Discover the timeless allure of Choderlos de Laclos's writing within our collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dangerous-liaisons-by-choderlos-de-laclos-9780140449570","title":"Dangerous Liaisons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new translation by Helen Constantine of de Laclos's great novel of moral and emotional depravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1782, just years before the French Revolution, \u003cem\u003eLes Liaisons Dangereuses\u003c\/em\u003e is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. At its centre are two aristocrats, former lovers, who embark on a sophisticated game of seduction and manipulation to bring amusement to their jaded existences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Marquise de Merteuil challenges the Vicomte de Valmont to seduce an innocent convent girl, the Vicomte is also occupied with the conquest of a virtuous married woman. But as their intrigues become more duplicitous and they find their human pawns responding in ways they could not have predicted, the consequences prove to be more serious, and deadly, than Merteuil and Valmont could have guessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494651482348,"sku":"9780140449570","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27383473482237.jpg?v=1748459642"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/choderlos-de-laclos.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}