Description
Set against the backdrop of Paris during the final year of World War I, this semi-autobiographical novel plunges into the intense and tumultuous world of adolescence. The story follows a sixteen-year-old boy as he navigates the complexities of burgeoning desire and forbidden passion. Through his eyes, we witness a passionate love affair that challenges societal norms and explores the raw, often overwhelming emotions of first love. Radiguet's masterful prose captures the volatile spirit of youth caught between innocence and experience, offering a poignant exploration of desire and its consequences.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
160 pages
ISBN: 9780241372616
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Details
First Published
1923
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet.