Suspended passion
Marguerite Duras
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Suspended passion
Published
2016
Pages
183
ISBN-13
9780857423290
ISBN-10
0857423290
Description
"A controversial figure of the postwar French literary and cultural scene, Marguerite Duras has exerted a powerful hold on readers around the world. This volume of interviews - hailed on its French publication as Duras' 'secret confession' - offers readers a rich vein of new insight into her work, opinions, life and relationships. The interviews were conducted in 1987, when Italian journalist Leopoldina Pallotta della Torre met the 73-year-old Duras at her Paris flat and convinced her to sit for a series of conversations. The resulting book was published in Italian in 1989, but it somehow failed to attract a French publisher, and it was quickly forgotten. Nearly a quarter of a century later, however, the book was rediscovered and translated into French and it has now become a sensation. In its revealing pages, Duras speaks with extraordinary freedom about her life as a writer, her relationship to cinema, her friendship with Mitterand, her love of Chekhov and football, and, perhaps most significantly, her childhood in Vietnam, the experiences that propelled her most famous novel, The Lover. A true literary event, Suspended Passion, now available in English, is a remarkable document of an extraordinary literary life."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Suspended passion?
This edition of Suspended passion has approximately 183 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Suspended passion?
For most readers, Suspended passion typically takes between 3h 49m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Suspended passion?
The estimated word count for Suspended passion is approximately 45,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Suspended passion?
Suspended passion was written by Marguerite Duras.
When was Suspended passion published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.