I know I said that “Time of the Doves” was one of the books of all time, but this book is a strong contender for the book of all time. “The Lover” by Margurite Duras was an interesting book to say the least. This book’s subject matter was heavily sexual, which would be eyebrow raising […]
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When talking about illicit relationships that make all of us uncomfortable in some way or the other this class ate and left no crumbs, so did this book honestly. But this was definitely an interesting read, I also think it might be the best one so far. Duras’s story goes well beyond a straightforward romance […]
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This book, [The Lover], was more familiar for me than other books, and it is most likely because of the movie released in 1992. It was not a completely different experience with texts, but indeed had a different impression on writings about her youth. Every time I write the blog post, I feel like I […]
Seriously, what in the world did I just read?? I mean, I’m all for books pushing boundaries and giving me a glimpse into the unexpected…but this one left me feeling so disturbed. I felt like I went through an emotional rollercoaster that delved deep into the darkest recesses of human desire. Like I enjoy reading […]
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Hello everyone! This weeks book is The Lover by Marguerite Duras, set during the French colonial occupation of south east Asia. It is an autobiographical story of Duras’ family’s struggles with death and poverty, as well as her affair with “the l…
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Hello everyone! This weeks book is The Lover by Marguerite Duras, set during the French colonial occupation of south east Asia. It is an autobiographical story of Duras’ family’s struggles with death and poverty, as well as her affair with “the l…
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Marguerite Duras’ novel, “The Lover,” unfolds against the backdrop of pre-war colonial Southeast Asia, a landscape that mirrors the author’s own upbringing in French Indochina, now Vietnam. Duras draws heavily from her experiences in crafting a narrative that blurs the lines between autobiography and fiction. She challenges societal assumptions and norms, delving into the complexities […]
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I feel SUPER strongly about this book. Parting from my usual neutral stance in my usual blogs, today I’ll be sharing my very biased and personal viewpoint on “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras; specifically regarding its commentary on power dynamics and agency within relationships that have significant and inappropriate age gaps. A. He Has the … Continue reading The Lover: And the Victim (Mar 12)
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Going into this book I was already anticipating being uncomfortable while reading based on what was said in class last week. The heads up on the book had my expectations high for the amount of uncomfortable situations that would be faced, but after reading it wasn’t as bad as I had thought. The story was […]
I found this novel to be a disturbing yet consuming read. Like you want to look away but can’t stop staring. The exploration of autonomy in the relationship between the young girl and the wealthy man challenges our instant victimization of the girl. Sh…
