Manon & Des Grieux
The love that fell for luxury
The young Chevalier Des Grieux gives up everything for the beautiful, fickle Manon Lescaut, whose love of luxury drags them to ruin, prison and exile in America, where she dies in his arms.
01Why it matters
Prévost's novel inspired the operas of Massenet and Puccini; Manon is the archetype of the femme fatale.
02The conflict
Manon's weakness for money and luxury.
03The iconic moment
Manon's death in the Louisiana desert.
04What survived
Massenet's "Manon" and Puccini's "Manon Lescaut."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Manon & Des Grieux?
The young Chevalier Des Grieux gives up everything for the beautiful, fickle Manon Lescaut, whose love of luxury drags them to ruin, prison and exile in America, where she dies in his arms.
Why is the story of Manon & Des Grieux famous?
Prévost's novel inspired the operas of Massenet and Puccini; Manon is the archetype of the femme fatale.
How does the story of Manon & Des Grieux end?
Manon's death in the Louisiana desert. Massenet's "Manon" and Puccini's "Manon Lescaut."
Is the story of Manon & Des Grieux real?
Manon & Des Grieux is a work of fiction.
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