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Hailed in France as "an incomparable pleasure," Marguerite Duras's 1991 novel is a spare, beautiful retelling of the dramatic experiences of her own adolescence. More daring and truthful than any book she wrote previously — including The Lover — it emphasizes the realities of her youth in Indochina and reveals much that her earlier works concealed.
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Autobiographical, evocative tale of youthful Indochina.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in candid, beautifully written stories of youth and self-discovery, this book offers a compelling glimpse into Marguerite Duras's own past. Its raw honesty and lyrical prose make it a deeply personal and evocative read that fans of autobiographical fiction will truly appreciate.
