Marthe : the story of a whore
Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl), 1848-19072006
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One of the first French novels to tackle the subject of prostitution, this story centres on would-be actress Marthe who lives in one of the lowest dives in Paris and her ultimately doomed relationship with Léo, a romantic searching for something to take place of lost illusions.
Main title:
Marthe : the story of a whore / J.-K. Huysmans ; translated with an introduction and notes by Brendan King.
Imprint:
Sawtry : Dedalus, 2006.
Collation:
149 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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ISBN:
1903517478 (pbk)9781903517475
Dewey class:
843.8
Language:
EnglishFrench
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BRN:
921847
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