Les Enfants Terribles by Jean Cocteau
"Les Enfants Terribles" is a haunting tale of sibling love and rivalry. The story revolves around two siblings, Elisabeth and Paul, who create a private world of their own, isolated from the outside world, in a Parisian apartment. Their intense bond is both destructive and all-consuming, causing them to reject the outside world and its conventions. This results in a tragic ending, as their intense relationship leads to a series of unfortunate events, including heartbreak, manipulation, and ultimately, death.
The 1058th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1929
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 150-200
- Words
- 35,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)