The North China Lover
Marguerite Duras
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The North China Lover
Published
1992
Publisher
New Press
Pages
231
ISBN-13
9781565840188
ISBN-10
1565840186
Description
"Hailed in France as "an incomparable pleasure," Marguerite Duras's newest novel is a fascinating retelling of the dramatic experiences of her adolescence that have shaped her work. Far more daring and truthful than any book she has written before, it emphasizes the tough realities of her youth in Indochina and reveals much that her earlier works concealed." "An instant number-one bestseller in France, The North China Lover both shocks and entrances its readers. Initially written as notes toward a filmscript for The Lover, the book has the grainy, filmic qualities of a documentary. Gone are the romantic and nostalgic readings of the past. Here are the humiliations and passions of the poverty-ridden world in which Duras grew up: the intense sexuality of the young women who were her friends and classmates, a group of adolescents impatient for the experiences of adulthood while still caught up in the conflicts of childhood. For all who have admired Duras's previous work, here is an exciting and unexpected reading of her past - a work the French critics called a return to "the Duras of the great books and the great days.""--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The North China Lover?
This edition of The North China Lover has approximately 231 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 The North China Lover?
For most readers, The North China Lover typically takes between 4h 49m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The North China Lover?
The estimated word count for The North China Lover is approximately 57,750 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 The North China Lover?
The North China Lover was written by Marguerite Duras.
When was The North China Lover published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.