The Lover

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Overview

Set against the backdrop of French colonial Vietnam, The Lover reveals the intimacies and intricacies of a clandestine romance between a pubescent girl from a financially strapped French family and an older, wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese man.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	275
Publisher	Pantheon Books
Publication date	January 1984
Language	English
Pages	117 pages

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About the Author

Marguerite Duras

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.