Reality of the Wilderness

In 1731, Abbé Prévost wrote the French novel Manon Lescaut. It was one of the most controversial novels of its time and was quickly banned from publication. The novel tells the story of 18-year-old Des Grieux, a seminary student who is on his way to becoming a priest. One day, he meets the beautiful Manon Lescaut. They fall in love at first sight and


