Belle du Seigneur by Albert Cohen
"Belle du Seigneur" is a tragic love story set in the 1930s, revolving around a high-ranking Jewish official who works for the League of Nations and his passionate affair with a married Swiss aristocrat. The narrative delves deep into their intense relationship, exploring themes of obsession, self-destruction, and existential despair, all set against the backdrop of the impending Second World War. The novel is also notable for its satirical portrayal of diplomatic life and its exploration of Jewish identity.
The 510th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 350,000
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 5th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 8th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 8th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 32nd on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 38th on The 100 Favorite Books of the French (Lire Magazine)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)