Camille (La Dame aux Camilias), Alexandre Dumas

Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)

Alexandre Dumas

Level
B1
Words
66,869
Chapters
27
First published
1848
Reading time
about 7 hours
Translation
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A tragic love story about a Parisian courtesan, Marguerite Gautier, who falls deeply in love with a young bourgeois man, Armand Duval. Their relationship is threatened by social conventions and family pressure, leading to sacrifice and heartbreak. The novel is written in a clear, emotional style with many letters and dialogues, making it engaging for learners.

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