Nathalie Sarraute
Childhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226922317
- author:
- Nathalie Sarraute
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 5.20 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.80 (d)
- Genre:
- French Literary Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nathalie Sarraute's Childhood is a deeply personal and evocative memoir that explores the complexities of memory and identity. Written at the age of eighty-three, this work is a dialogue between Sarraute and her own recollections, as she seeks to uncover the truth about her past. Through a series of vignettes, Sarraute gently probes her memories, revealing the intricate web of relationships that shaped her early life. Her experiences with her mother in Russia and stepmother in Paris are particularly poignant, imbuing these maternal interactions with new depth and meaning. With its unique blend of lyricism and introspection, Childhood offers a powerful exploration of the human experience. This memoir is as much about the power of memory as it is about Sarraute's own life story, making it a compelling read for both memoir enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.
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