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Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 17 summary

Letter 17 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter

In Letter 17, the Chevalier DANCENY declares his love to CÉCILE VOLANGES and asks her to accept his devotion without taking offense. He places his happiness in her hands, begs for a reply, and proposes that she use the same delivery method as his letter.

What happens

  1. Danceny asks Cécile to hear him out and forgive his boldness in declaring his feelings.
  2. He argues that her beauty, talents, and innocence inspire a love that deserves no blame.
  3. He describes losing his peace after seeing her and makes his happiness depend on her answer.
  4. He begs for a reply, says silence would suggest offense, and recommends the same delivery method.

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CécileDancenyMadame de Volanges

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