The Lady Of The Camellias by Alexandre Dumas fils

"The Lady of the Camellias" is a novel centered around the tragic love story of Marguerite Gautier, a sought-after Parisian courtesan who suffers from tuberculosis, and Armand Duval, a young and naive bourgeois. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal norms as Armand falls deeply in love with Marguerite, leading her to question her life of luxury funded by wealthy men. Despite their passionate love, external pressures and internal conflicts surrounding Marguerite's past and health lead to heartbreak and tragedy, reflecting the complexities of love and social constraints in 19th-century Paris.

The 1787th greatest book of all time


Published
1848
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
200-400
Words
Unknown
Original Language
French

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