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#FakeDating Classics Collection - cover

#FakeDating Classics Collection

George Eliot, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Anthony Trollope, Edith Wharton, Anita Loos, Frances Burney, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Casa editrice: e-artnow

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Discover the timeless stories and grand romances from literary classics that helped create and define this beloved genre. In the #FakeDating Classics Collection, you'll encounter a world of hidden identities, social maneuvering, and relationships born from pretense—only to blossom into something genuine. The charm of "fake dating" lies in the playful deception that gradually gives way to heartfelt emotions, often revealing hidden desires and testing the boundaries of loyalty, duty, and love. It's a formula that has stood the test of time, captivating readers then and now with its blend of intrigue, wit, and passionate confessions.

One intriguing example is Henry James's The Wings of the Dove, where secrets and ulterior motives entangle a young heiress and the couple who scheme to benefit from her inheritance. Frances Burney's Evelina introduces us to a charming but naive heroine who navigates London society while contending with misunderstandings and shifting identities. Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is a daring exploration of seductive games, manipulation, and carefully orchestrated romantic entanglements.
Anthony Trollope's The Way We Live Now depicts a world of financial swindles and arranged matches, showing how deception can unexpectedly lead to genuine attachments. Meanwhile, The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton follows Lily Bart, who struggles with societal expectations and gambles with her reputation in a world where appearances are everything. Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest revels in a comedic labyrinth of assumed names, fashioning a lighthearted farce around secrets that keep lovers guessing.
Lady Susan by Jane Austen offers a more sardonic take, starring a brilliant yet self-serving widow who manipulates potential suitors with panache. Alexandre Dumas's The Lady of the Camellias weaves a poignant story of a courtesan who masquerades her own frailty and emotions for the sake of love. In George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss, the constraints of family, honor, and tradition create misunderstandings that could rival any modern "fake dating" plot. Finally, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos sparkles with comedic flair, depicting a heroine who manipulates perceptions to climb the social ladder—yet often finds herself charmed in the process.
Each of these classics illuminates the timeless fascination with relationships forged, at least initially, under false pretenses. Through humor, heartbreak, and sometimes scandalous intrigue, these authors reveal how genuine affection can take root even in the most contrived circumstances—leaving us with stories that continue to enchant and resonate today.
Disponibile da: 10/11/2024.
Lunghezza di stampa: 3170 pagine.

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