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Exploring themes of innocence, perversion, and obsession, the narrative follows Abel Tiffauges as he transforms from a submissive schoolboy to an "ogre" within the Nazi regime at Kaltenborn. This gripping tale delves into the unsettling depths of fascism, offering a harrowing yet captivating perspective. As Abel confronts his mystic fate amid the crumbling Third Reich, the story maintains a spellbinding intensity that resonates with readers, making it a significant literary achievement recognized by the Prix Goncourt.
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The Ogre, Michel Tournier
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- The Ogre
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michel Tournier
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780801855900
- Series
- First published
- 1970
- Original title
- Le Roi des aulnes
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of innocence, perversion, and obsession, the narrative follows Abel Tiffauges as he transforms from a submissive schoolboy to an "ogre" within the Nazi regime at Kaltenborn. This gripping tale delves into the unsettling depths of fascism, offering a harrowing yet captivating perspective. As Abel confronts his mystic fate amid the crumbling Third Reich, the story maintains a spellbinding intensity that resonates with readers, making it a significant literary achievement recognized by the Prix Goncourt.