Mrs Sartoris by Elke Schmitter
The novel follows the life of Margarethe, a seemingly content housewife in a small German town, who becomes entangled in a passionate affair that disrupts her mundane existence. As she navigates the complexities of her emotions and the constraints of her marriage, Margarethe's internal struggles and desires lead her down a path of deception and self-discovery. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the search for identity, ultimately revealing the profound impact of unfulfilled desires on an individual's life.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- German
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- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)