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"Princesse de Monpensier" was written by Madame de La Fayette. Pioneering French novelist known for 'La Princesse de Clèves,' the first historical novel in France.

Princesse de Monpensier

Name: Princesse de Monpensier
Author: Madame de La Fayette

Madame de La Fayette

La Princesse de Monpensier is a short novel by Madame de La Fayette, published anonymously in 1662. Set in France between 1568 and 1572 against the backdrop of the Wars of Religion, it follows a noble heiress whose political alliances dictate her marriage to the Prince of Monpensier. The story explores her rekindled love for the Duke of Guise, highlighting the tension between virtue and passion amid social constraints and political considerations. Notable for its early exploration of romantic dilemmas, this work is a significant contribution to French literature.

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