The Knot of Vipers

Interesting Facts

• The book is a confession of the main character, who writes a letter to his wife, trying to explain his actions and feelings.
• The main character of the book is a wealthy lawyer who, in his later years, realizes that his life has been filled with hatred and greed.
• The work explores themes of family conflicts, alienation, and spiritual crisis.
• The book is written in the form of a diary, allowing a deeper insight into the thoughts and feelings of the main character.
• One of the central motifs of the book is the struggle for inheritance, which tears the family apart.
• In this work, François Mauriac raises questions of religion, faith, and redemption, giving the book a deep philosophical undertone.