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Paul and Virginia

Paul and Virginia

By: Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
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 Published in 1787, Paul and Virginia tells the poignant story of two childhood friends who discover a deep love for one another amidst the idyllic setting of Mauritius, then known as Île de France. However, their romance takes a tragic turn when the ship Le Saint-Geran meets with disaster. Written just before the French Revolution, this novel is considered Bernardins masterpiece, revealing the harsh realities faced by those who are innocent and pure in a world dominated by the superficial sentiments of the upper classes in France. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Fiction Classics Social Sciences World
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  • 011 - Part 10

    011 - Part 10
    Feb 19 2026
    Published in 1787, Paul and Virginia tells the poignant story of two childhood friends who discover a deep love for one another amidst the idyllic setting of Mauritius, then known as Île de France. However, their romance takes a tragic turn when the ship Le Saint-Geran meets with disaster. Written just before the French Revolution, this novel is considered Bernardins masterpiece, revealing the harsh realities faced by those who are innocent and pure in a world dominated by the superficial sentiments of the upper classes in France. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    25 mins
  • 010 - Part 09

    010 - Part 09
    Feb 19 2026
    Published in 1787, Paul and Virginia tells the poignant story of two childhood friends who discover a deep love for one another amidst the idyllic setting of Mauritius, then known as Île de France. However, their romance takes a tragic turn when the ship Le Saint-Geran meets with disaster. Written just before the French Revolution, this novel is considered Bernardins masterpiece, revealing the harsh realities faced by those who are innocent and pure in a world dominated by the superficial sentiments of the upper classes in France. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    25 mins
  • 009 - Part 08

    009 - Part 08
    Feb 19 2026
    Published in 1787, Paul and Virginia tells the poignant story of two childhood friends who discover a deep love for one another amidst the idyllic setting of Mauritius, then known as Île de France. However, their romance takes a tragic turn when the ship Le Saint-Geran meets with disaster. Written just before the French Revolution, this novel is considered Bernardins masterpiece, revealing the harsh realities faced by those who are innocent and pure in a world dominated by the superficial sentiments of the upper classes in France. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    28 mins
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