The Princesse de Clèves by Terence Cave, Madame de La Fayette

The Princesse de Clèves

Terence Cave, Madame de La Fayette

288 pages • first pub 1678 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Poised between the fading world of chivalric romance and a new psychological realism, Madame de Lafayette's novel of passion and self-deception marks a turning-point in the history of the novel. When it first appeared—anonymously—in 1678 in the he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,438 reviews

Moods

emotional 59%
reflective 57%
sad 30%
challenging 21%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.18

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