A Life
Main Ideas
- Exploration of human destiny and the inevitability of suffering.
- Critique of social norms and institutions such as marriage and religion.
- Psychological development of the main character Jeanne and her struggle with disappointments and losses.
- Realistic portrayal of life and its harsh realities.
- Themes of loneliness, betrayal, and infidelity in personal relationships.
- Gradual destruction of illusions and ideals under the influence of life's circumstances.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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