Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen

"Dependency" is the harrowing autobiographical account of a woman's struggle with addiction and the complexities of her personal life in mid-20th-century Copenhagen. Through a raw and intimate narrative, the book explores the protagonist's turbulent relationships, her quest for love and artistic recognition, and her descent into drug dependency. The memoir provides a candid look at the cycles of abuse and recovery, painting a poignant portrait of a woman grappling with her inner demons and societal expectations in a time when such topics were often taboo.

The 4120th greatest book of all time


Published
1971
Nationality
Danish
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
192
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Danish

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