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The Vice-Consul

by Marguerite Duras
The Vice-Consul - Thryft
The Vice-Consul - Thryft

Intriguing portrayal of suffering and desire in Calcutta.

If you're looking for a book that delves into the depths of human suffering and desire, The Vice-Consul is a must-read. Set in the steamy heat of Calcutta, this enigmatic novel brings together three captivating characters whose stories will leave you spellbound. From Anne-Marie Stretter, a beautiful wife seeking youthful love, to the former Vice-Consul with violent rages, and a mysterious Cambodian beggar woman, their journeys intertwine in unexpected ways. Marguerite Duras's haunting prose and atmospheric setting make this book an unforgettable exploration of longing and isolation. You won't be able to put it down.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Vice-Consul

by Marguerite Duras
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ISBN: 9780006544111
Authors: Marguerite Duras
Publisher: Flamingo
Date of Publication: 1990-02-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Literature, French Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.46
(rated by 1158 readers)

Description

The Vice-Consul is a bleak, enigmatic novel. Set in the steamy monsoon heat of Calcutta, it brings together three suffering characters. There is Anne-Marie Stretter, beautiful wife of the French ambassador, seeking the love of younger men as if desperate for a carefree youth she never had. One of those men who falls for her is the former Vice-Consul of Lahore, an awkward, solitary man prone to violent, irrational rages. And there is a mysterious Cambodian beggar woman whose presence in India intrigues the Europeans, just as the woman herself seems drawn to them. Excerpted from a review at Amazon.com
 

Intriguing portrayal of suffering and desire in Calcutta.

If you're looking for a book that delves into the depths of human suffering and desire, The Vice-Consul is a must-read. Set in the steamy heat of Calcutta, this enigmatic novel brings together three captivating characters whose stories will leave you spellbound. From Anne-Marie Stretter, a beautiful wife seeking youthful love, to the former Vice-Consul with violent rages, and a mysterious Cambodian beggar woman, their journeys intertwine in unexpected ways. Marguerite Duras's haunting prose and atmospheric setting make this book an unforgettable exploration of longing and isolation. You won't be able to put it down.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.