The Opposing Shore by Julien Gracq
The book is a captivating tale of a young military officer who is posted to a remote coastal fortress in an imaginary Mediterranean country. As he awaits a long-anticipated enemy invasion, he finds himself drawn into the local customs and intrigued by the enigmatic presence of the enemy on the opposing shore. The narrative delves into themes of waiting, the passage of time, and the psychological impact of imagined threats, all set against a backdrop of political and military tension.
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- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-350
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Costa Das Sirtes
- Das Ufer Der Syrten.
- El Mar De Las Sirtes
- El mar de las Sirtes
- La Riva Delle Sirti
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 29th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 37th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 65th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 2430th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Prix Goncourt (Prix Goncourt)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)