Paul and Virginia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417907403)

Paul and Virginia is a novel written by French author Bernardin de St. Pierre in the late 18th century. The story is set on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and follows the lives of two childhood friends, Paul and Virginia. Paul is the son of a wealthy plantation owner, and Virginia is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their different upbringings, the two become inseparable friends and eventually fall in love. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the clash of social classes. It also delves into the beauty of nature and the importance of living a simple life. The story takes a tragic turn when a devastating storm hits the island, causing destruction and separating Paul and Virginia. The rest of the novel follows their efforts to reunite and their ultimate fate. Overall, Paul and Virginia is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its poignant storytelling and vivid descriptions of life on a tropical island.1789. Bernardin de St. Pierre, was a major figure of the late French Enlightenment and literary apostle for the return to nature. The romance Paul and Virginia promotes the theme that happiness consists of living according to the dictates of nature and virtue and is considered his masterpiece.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 St Pierre
ISBN-10: 1417907401
ISBN-13: 9781417907403
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d