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Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
Paul et Virginie
On the idyllic island of Mauritius, Paul and Virginia, two orphaned children, grow up in a paradise of innocence and natural beauty. Their bond deepens into a profound love, but their world is shattered when Virginia is called away to France by a wealthy aunt. Separated by distance and societal expectations, their reunion is fraught with peril, leading to a tragic climax that tests the limits of their devotion.