The Door by Szabó, Magda
"The Door" by Magda Szabo is a novel about the relationship between two women, one of whom is a writer and the other is her housekeeper. The story explores themes of class, power, and the complexities of human relationships. As the two women become increasingly intertwined, their relationship becomes more and more complicated, leading to unexpected consequences for both of them. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding and empathy in our interactions with others.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 262-288
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - A Porta
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 93rd on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 5009th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Elena Ferrante Names her 40 Favourite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)
- Louise Erdrich's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)