The Woman in the Dunes

Interesting Facts

• The book explores themes of existentialism and absurdism, showing how the protagonist becomes trapped in a sand pit.
• The main character, an entomologist, sets out to find rare insects and ends up a captive in a village where he is forced to work to prevent the village from being buried by sand.
• The novel was adapted into a film of the same name in 1964, which received international acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award.
• The book raises questions about the meaning of life, freedom, and human nature, prompting readers to reflect on their own lives and choices.
• The sand in the book symbolizes not only a physical trap but also a metaphorical one, reflecting the futility and cyclicality of human existence.