Paul And Virginia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419140372)

Paul and Virginia is a novel written by Pierre Bernardin De Saint-Pierre. The story is set on the island of Mauritius and revolves around the lives of two young people, Paul and Virginia, who grow up together and fall in love. The novel explores the themes of love, friendship, and the conflict between nature and civilization.Paul and Virginia are raised in a secluded part of the island by their mothers. They spend their childhood exploring the natural beauty of the island and develop a deep bond of friendship. As they grow older, their friendship turns into love, but their happiness is short-lived.Their idyllic life is disrupted by the arrival of a shipwrecked sailor, who introduces them to the world outside their small community. Paul's mother disapproves of their relationship and sends him away to France to further his education. Virginia, heartbroken, falls ill and dies.The novel is written in a romantic style and is considered a classic of French literature. It has been adapted into several films, operas, and stage productions. The story of Paul and Virginia has become a symbol of innocence, purity, and the power of nature.To this scene I loved to resort, as I could here enjoy at once the richness of an unbounded landscape, and the charm of uninterrupted solitude. One day, when I was seated at the foot of the cottages, and contemplating their ruins, a man, advanced in years, passed near the spot. He was dressed in the ancient garb of the island, his feet were bare, and he leaned upon a staff of ebony; his hair was white, and the expression of his countenance was dignified and interesting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Bernardin de Saint Pierre
ISBN-10: 141914037X
ISBN-13: 9781419140372
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.38h x 7.46w x 0.27d