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The Devil in the Flesh
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Explore the haunting love story in 'The Devil in the Flesh', a poignant novel set during the tumultuous final year of the First World War. This exquisite B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2019, invites readers into a world where a young boy falls passionately in love with the wife of a soldier. Their secret meetings in her Paris flat and serene moments in cornfields and by riverbanks evoke a sense of forbidden romance that is beautifully captured in Raymond Radiguet's spare prose. This semi-autobiographical masterpiece, written when Radiguet was only a teenager, delves deep into the raw emotions of adolescence, heartbreak, and longing. As they burn the letters from her husband, their affair spirals toward an inevitable tragedy, striking a chord with anyone who has ever experienced the bittersweet nature of young love. With 160 captivating pages and an insightful introduction by Fay Weldon, this instant bestseller stands as a testament to Radiguet's genius, compelling both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Enjoy FREE shipping on this must-read novel, perfect for anyone seeking to explore themes of passion, love, and heartache amidst the backdrop of war.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241372616
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
With a new Introduction by Fay Weldon
As the First World War reaches its final year, an illicit love affair is beginning between a sixteen-year-old boy and the young wife of a soldier at the front. They meet secretly in her flat on the outskirts of Paris, in cornfields and on river banks. When she receives letters from her husband, they burn them together. Intoxicated by passion, they cannot bear to end their affair, even when it causes a scandal. Instead, they can only hurtle towards tragedy.
Written in spare, haunting prose when Raymond Radiguet was still a teenager, this semi-autobiographical novel became an instant bestseller and its author was hailed as a genius, before dying tragically at the age of twenty. Expressing all the anguish and joy of adolescence, it is a work of startling imagery and subtle beauty.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241372616
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
With a new Introduction by Fay Weldon
As the First World War reaches its final year, an illicit love affair is beginning between a sixteen-year-old boy and the young wife of a soldier at the front. They meet secretly in her flat on the outskirts of Paris, in cornfields and on river banks. When she receives letters from her husband, they burn them together. Intoxicated by passion, they cannot bear to end their affair, even when it causes a scandal. Instead, they can only hurtle towards tragedy.
Written in spare, haunting prose when Raymond Radiguet was still a teenager, this semi-autobiographical novel became an instant bestseller and its author was hailed as a genius, before dying tragically at the age of twenty. Expressing all the anguish and joy of adolescence, it is a work of startling imagery and subtle beauty.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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