La Princesse de Clèves

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote La Princesse de Clèves?Madame de La Fayette
2. What is the publication date?1678
3. What is the genre?Psychological novel
4. What is "La Princesse de Clèves" about?It is a story about a princess who must decide between following her heart and keeping her duty to her husband.
5. Why is this book special?It is special because it focuses on the princess’s thoughts and feelings instead of big adventures, showing how people think inside.

Psychological Realism: A literary approach that emphasizes the depiction of characters' inner thoughts, emotions, and motivations with fidelity to life.
Grand Siècle: The 17th century in France, particularly the era of Louis XIV's reign, known for its cultural and political dominance.
Baroque Era: A period in art, music, and literature characterized by drama, grandeur, and emotional intensity.