Description
The basis for Puccini's famous opera, Abbe Prevost's ground-breaking tale of passion and tragedy became hugely influential on the next generation of novelists.
About the Author
Antoine Francois Prevost (1697-1763) was a Benedictine monk who left the order, moved to England and the Netherlands and became an author under the name Abbe Prevost. Although best known for his novel Manon Lescaut, he wrote many other volumes of fiction, history and travel writing, as well as translating the works of Samuel Richardson, among others.
Book Information
ISBN 9781847498144
Author Antoine Francois Prevost
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 176g