The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras (Book Analysis) The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras (Book Analysis)

The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras (Book Analysis‪)‬

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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Ravishing of Lol Stein with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras, an ambitious and innovative novel which follows the titular character’s attempts to rebuild her life after her fiancé leaves her for another woman. The narrative interweaves themes such as memory, madness, adultery and the inability to communicate, resulting in a novel that is engrossing and thought-provoking. Although less well-known than Duras’ later novel The Lover, The Ravishing of Lol Stein is nonetheless critically acclaimed, and was named by the French newspaper Le Monde as one of the 100 best books of the 20th century. Marguerite Duras was a French writer, playwright and filmmaker. She often moved away from the structure and style of traditional fiction in favour of a more abstract approach, making her one of the most influential and innovative authors of the 20th century. 

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GENRE
Reference
RELEASED
2017
May 24
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
30
Pages
PUBLISHER
BrightSummaries.com
SELLER
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SIZE
1.2
MB

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