The Lover

(Author) Marguerite Duras
Format: Paperback
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"Saigon, 1930s : a poor French girl meets the elegant son of a wealthy Chinese family. Soon they are lovers, locked into a private world of passion and intensity that defies all the conventions of their society. A sensational international bestseller and winner of France's coveted Prix Goncourt, The Lover is disturbing, erotic and masterly. This is an unforgettable portrayal of the incandescent relationship between the lovers and of the hate that slowly tears the girl's family apart.

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Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
146
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780007205004
Publish year:
2006
Publish date:
Jan. 16, 2006

Marguerite Duras

Marguerite Duras was a French writer known for her novel "The Lover," a semi-autobiographical work exploring love, desire, and colonialism. Her sparse and lyrical writing style, often blending fiction with personal experience, made her a leading figure in 20th-century French literature. Duras's work continues to inspire and challenge readers.

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