Marguerite Duras
Writing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816677535
- author:
- Marguerite Duras
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Short stories, Authorship, Autobiographical fiction, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Duras, Marguerite, FICTION / Short Stories (single author), Short Stories (single
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 9
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Writing, one of Marguerite Duras's final works, is a thoughtful exploration of the writing process and her need for solitude to create. This collection of five short pieces delves into experiences that had a profound impact on her, including the loss of a pilot in World War II and the death of a fly.
These personal reflections, which also touch on an art exhibition, showcase Duras's unique worldview and sensitive insight through simple yet poetic prose. Two of the pieces were adapted into documentary films, while one was originally a short film.
As with much of her work, Writing blends elements of autobiography and fiction, offering a glimpse into Duras's distinctive perspective on life and art.
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