Dangerous Liaisons Volume 1 (of 2), or Letters Collected in Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others, is a classic novel written by the French writer Chauderlot de Laclos. It tells the story of two noble aristocrats who play a game of stupid intrigue and love vicissitudes. The main characters, the Viscount de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, both break and strictly follow the rules of high society, trying to intrigue and find true happiness in love. The novel "Dangerous Liaisons" is distinguished by a masterful stylistic performance, the psychological depth of the characters and a complex plot revealed through the correspondence of the characters. This book is considered an important work of world literature, which still remains relevant in its moral and ethical issues.