Les Liaisons Dangereuses brilliantly displays the power of emotions
While the novel focuses on the protagonists’ schemes, Christopher Hampton’s play examines the psychological impact of their torturous mind games
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Zuzanna Lachendro is junior commissioning editor at the New Statesman. She has a very eclectic taste. Don’t ask about her top 10 on Spotify. zuzanna.lachendro@newstatesman.co.uk
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