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Thérèse (Ebook)
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Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
Trapped in a stifling marriage, Thérèse Desqueyroux attempts to poison her husband. François Mauriac looks beyond the crime to the isolation, longing, and social constraints behind it. A psychologically searching novel for readers drawn to moral ambiguity and the tension between desire and duty.
About the author
François Mauriac (1885–1970) was a French novelist, playwright, and Nobel laureate in literature, renowned for his profound exploration of faith, morality, and the human soul. A devout Catholic, Mauriac’s works often grapple with themes of sin, redemption, and the tension between divine grace and human frailty. His novels, including Thérèse Desqueyroux and Le Noeud de vipères, are celebrated for their psychological depth, lyrical prose, and unflinching examination of the human condition. Mauriac’s enduring legacy lies in his ability to illuminate the darkest corners of the human heart while offering a glimmer of hope for spiritual salvation.
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