The Letters of a Portuguese Nun

The Letters of a Portuguese Nun, written by Marianna Alcoforado, is a collection of five letters that were supposedly written by a young Portuguese nun to her lover, a French officer. The letters were written in the 17th century and were later published anonymously in France in 1669. The letters tell the story of a passionate love affair between the nun and the officer, which ultimately ends in tragedy. The letters are written in a highly emotional and poetic style, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of a young woman who is torn between her love for a man and her commitment to her religious vows. The authenticity of the letters has been debated by scholars, but regardless of their origin, they remain a powerful and enduring work of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.