Description
In the hallowed halls of university, Madeleine Hanna finds herself at a crossroads, torn between the intellectual allure of her studies and the intoxicating pull of love. Her path diverges when she falls for the brilliant but troubled Leonard Bankhead, a choice that sets in motion a complex dance of desire, ambition, and existential questioning. As Madeleine navigates the labyrinthine landscape of her heart and mind, she grapples with the very nature of romantic love and the societal expectations that shape it. This novel masterfully explores themes of intellectualism, obsession, and the often-unpredictable trajectory of young adulthood, all rendered in Eugenides' signature elegant prose.
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paperback
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Published Oct 11, 2011
406 pages
ISBN: 9780374203054
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides.