Modern Classics Therese
Modern Classics Therese by Francois Mauriac, published by Penguin Classic on April 30, 2002, is a 320-page exploration of the life of Thérèse Desqueyroux. The narrative begins with her court appearance for attempting to poison her husband and follows her journey through banishment, escape to Paris, and her final years marked by solitude and waiting. Thérèse’s story is characterized by her passionate and tortured existence, reflecting the struggles faced by individuals against a hostile fate.
Readers will find a deep examination of Thérèse’s character as she navigates her tumultuous life, embodying a spirit that refuses to succumb to despair. The book delves into themes of resilience and the human condition, illustrating the complexities of her experiences. This edition presents Mauriac’s work in English translation, allowing a broader audience to engage with the poignant narrative of Thérèse Desqueyroux, a figure whose life encapsulates the struggle against darkness.
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From the moment she walks from court having been charged with attempting to poison her husband, to her banishment, escape to Paris, and final years of solitude and waiting, the life of Thérèse Desqueyroux is passionate and tortured. The victim of a hostile fate, Thérèse, as Mauriac said of her ‘belongs to that class of human beings … for whom night can end only when life itself ends. All that is asked of them is that they should not resign themselves to night’s darkness.’ Thérèse’s moving and powerful story affirms the vitality of the human spirit, making her an unforgettable heroine.
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