The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras
The Ravishing of Lol Stein is a novel that explores the life of the eponymous character, who is traumatized by her fiancé's betrayal at a ball. This event leads her into a mental breakdown, after which she returns to her hometown and marries an older man. However, her life takes a turn when she becomes obsessed with a young couple, leading her to question her own sanity and reality. The book delves into themes of love, obsession, and the thin line between sanity and madness.
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- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180-220
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Le Ravissement De Lol V. Stein
- The Rapture of Lol V. Stein
- The Ravishing of Lol V. Stein
- The Vice-Consul
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- 13th on Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- 71st on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 3226th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)