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Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter

fr. Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée · 1958
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Main Ideas

  • The exploration of female identity through the prism of growing up, where each page becomes a revelation of the inner struggle between imposed traditions and the longing for freedom.
  • A delicate study of personal development, as childhood illusions and dreams collide with the harsh reality of adulthood, and the search for meaning becomes the guiding thread of the narrative.
  • Reflections on the nature of femininity, the role of women in society, the boundaries of what is permitted, and the invisible walls built by upbringing and culture.
  • An immersion in the atmosphere of intellectual awakening, where books, philosophy, and art become not only a source of comfort but also a weapon against conformity.
  • A portrait of an era in which a girl's coming of age becomes an act of resistance, and the pursuit of independence a challenge to the established order.
  • A sincere analysis of relationships with mother, father, and friends, where love and alienation, admiration and disappointment intertwine in the complex pattern of growing up.
  • A constant dialogue with herself, an attempt to understand and accept her own desires, fears, and contradictions in order to attain true freedom.
Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter
Date of publication: 4 May 2025
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Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter
Original titlefr. Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée · 1958