Description

This novel chronicles the tumultuous and obsessive love of a Dutch sea captain for his enigmatic wife. Set against the backdrop of the 1930s, the story unfolds through the captain's fervent recollections, revealing a consuming passion that blurs the lines between devotion and delusion. As he grapples with his own insecurities and the perceived betrayals of his free-spirited spouse, the narrative delves into profound themes of love, jealousy, and the subjective nature of reality. Füst Milán's powerful prose creates a haunting portrait of a man unraveling under the weight of his own desires.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Vintage

Published Jan 1, 1989

364 pages

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Details

First Published

1942

Language

hun

Translation

From: hun

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