Description

In Albertine Sarrazin's raw and unflinching novel, Astragal, a young woman named Anne embarks on a desperate bid for freedom. During a daring prison escape, she suffers a severe injury, breaking her ankle and leaving her vulnerable. Picked up by a stranger on the highway, Anne finds herself drawn into a dangerous and passionate world, navigating a precarious existence on the fringes of society. This semi-autobiographical work plunges into themes of survival, desire, and the relentless pursuit of liberty against overwhelming odds.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Grove Press

Published Jan 1, 1967

209 pages

ISBN: 9781125174029

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Details

First Published

1967

Language

fra

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Astragal by Albertine Sarrazin.

Sexual Content
Substance Use
Abuse
Death/Grief