Belle De Jour by Joseph Kessel
The Diary of a London Call Girl
In this provocative exploration of desire and identity, a young and beautiful Parisian housewife, Séverine, finds herself trapped in a life of mundane domesticity. To escape her ennui and explore her hidden fantasies, she begins leading a double life as a high-class escort during the afternoons, adopting the pseudonym "Belle de Jour." As she navigates this clandestine world, Séverine grapples with the complexities of her own desires, the boundaries of her marriage, and the societal expectations placed upon her, ultimately leading to a profound and unsettling revelation about her true self.
- Published
- 1928
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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