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.

The 1500th greatest book of all time


Published
1964
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
180-220
Words
32,000
Original Language
French
Alternate Titles
The Ravishing of Lol V. Stein
The Vice-Consul

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