Moderato Cantabile by Marguerite Duras
The story revolves around Anne Desbaresdes, a wealthy but disenchanted woman who becomes fascinated by a crime of passion she witnesses in a café. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she forms a peculiar and intense relationship with Chauvin, a factory worker who shares her curiosity. Their conversations, filled with unspoken desires and existential musings, reveal the underlying tensions and unfulfilled longings in Anne's life, ultimately leading her to confront the constraints of her own existence. The narrative, marked by its lyrical prose and minimalist style, explores themes of love, alienation, and the search for meaning.
The 2333rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 37th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)