{"title":"Christopher Hampton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Hampton\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a compelling dive into the complexities of human relationships and societal intrigue. His works, including the celebrated \u003cem\u003eLes Liaisons Dangereuses\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the nuances of manipulation, desire, and power within elegant, often unsettling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Hampton's writing showcases a refined literary craftsmanship that appeals to those interested in sophisticated drama and psychological depth. His stories reveal timeless themes through well-crafted dialogue and richly drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"les-liaisons-dangereuses-by-christopher-hampton-9780571404094","title":"Les Liaisons Dangereuses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new edition of Christopher Hampton's renowned adaptation, revised and with a new introduction for the play's fortieth anniversary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One of the best stage adaptations ever written.' OBSERVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou see, I have no intention of breaking down her prejudices. I want her to believe in God and virtue and the sanctity of marriage, and still not be able to stop herself. I want passion, in other words. Not the kind we're used to, which is as cold as it's superficial, I don't get much pleasure out of that any more. No. I want the excitement of watching her betray everything that's most important to her.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormer lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont now compete in games of seduction and revenge. At the play's dark heart is their conspiracy to corrupt Cécile, a young girl barely out of her convent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted from Choderlos de Laclos's scandalous epistolary novel, \u003cem\u003eLes Liaisons Dangereuses\u003c\/em\u003e opened at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1985. The play was revived at the National Theatre, London, in March 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548195832044,"sku":"9780571404094","price":10.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23428c3a2cb919269ace492945f0053e.jpg?v=1776908738"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-hampton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}