The Ravishing of Lol Stein
Description
In this haunting early novel from the acclaimed author of *The Lover*, Marguerite Duras explores the depths of obsession and the echoes of past trauma. Lol Stein, a woman seemingly content in her marriage and family life, finds herself drawn back to the site of her greatest heartbreak. Haunted by the memory of her fiancé's abandonment, she orchestrates a dangerous reenactment of the past, becoming a voyeur to a recreated tragedy. Duras masterfully crafts a narrative of psychological intensity, delving into themes of desire, memory, and the destructive power of unresolved pain.
Available Editions
paperback
Pantheon
Published Oct 2, 2013
194 pages
ISBN: 9780804151191
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Details
First Published
1964
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Ravishing of Lol Stein by Marguerite Duras.