The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set against the backdrop of First World War Paris, this novel follows 16-year-old Francois as he embarks on a passionate affair with Marthe, an older married woman. What begins as innocent infatuation quickly spirals into a desperate romance, fraught with secrecy and societal scandal. The narrative, presented as a candid confession, captures the intensity of youthful love amidst the turmoil of war, ultimately leading to a shocking conclusion. This early twentieth-century gem, now available in a fresh translation, was controversial upon its original release in 1923.
Book purchase
The Devil in the Flesh, Raymond Radiguet
- Language
- Released
- 2012
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- The Devil in the Flesh
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Raymond Radiguet
- Publisher
- Melville House Publishing
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781612190563
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of First World War Paris, this novel follows 16-year-old Francois as he embarks on a passionate affair with Marthe, an older married woman. What begins as innocent infatuation quickly spirals into a desperate romance, fraught with secrecy and societal scandal. The narrative, presented as a candid confession, captures the intensity of youthful love amidst the turmoil of war, ultimately leading to a shocking conclusion. This early twentieth-century gem, now available in a fresh translation, was controversial upon its original release in 1923.