"Dangerous Liaisons" - a novel published in 1782 in Paris, became the most read and most discussed scandalous book. This masterpiece of world literature has not lost its sharpness even now. It is no coincidence that the novel has been...
adapted into films 13 times. This includes "Dangerous Liaisons 1960" by R. Vadim, "Valmont" by M. Forman, and "Cruel Intentions", which relocate the story to modern times, as well as Stephen Frears' film from 1988 starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer in the leading roles. France in the 18th century. The young Cecile is taken from the convent by her mother to be married. Meanwhile, a pair of exquisitely corrupt villains - the Marquise de Merteuil and the Viscount de Valmont - do everything to carry out their devious plans. They ruin the life of the young girl, thwarting her wedding. They corrupt a pious married lady, demonstrating their knowledge of all the subtleties and intricacies of seduction. A true school of conquering hearts. In the preface, the author presents the opinion of one mother about the book: "I would consider it a service to my daughter if I let her read it on the day of her marriage." This would still be a reasonable step today.
"Dangerous Liaisons" - a novel published in 1782 in Paris, became the most read and most discussed scandalous book. This masterpiece of world literature has not lost its sharpness even now. It is no coincidence that the novel has been adapted into films 13 times. This includes "Dangerous Liaisons 1960" by R. Vadim, "Valmont" by M. Forman, and "Cruel Intentions", which relocate the story to modern times, as well as Stephen Frears' film from 1988 starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer in the leading roles. France in the 18th century. The young Cecile is taken from the convent by her mother to be married. Meanwhile, a pair of exquisitely corrupt villains - the Marquise de Merteuil and the Viscount de Valmont - do everything to carry out their devious plans. They ruin the life of the young girl, thwarting her wedding. They corrupt a pious married lady, demonstrating their knowledge of all the subtleties and intricacies of seduction. A true school of conquering hearts. In the preface, the author presents the opinion of one mother about the book: "I would consider it a service to my daughter if I let her read it on the day of her marriage." This would still be a reasonable step today.
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