Thérèse Desqueyroux

Ongoing series · 1 books

About this series

This series explores the inner life of Thérèse Desqueyroux, a woman constrained by societal expectations and personal choices. Readers will find a quiet intensity as Thérèse navigates her existence, reflecting on freedom and confinement.

Books

Book cover of Thérèse

Thérèse

François Mauriac

About the author

François MauriacClassics · Literary Fiction1885–1970

Frequently asked questions

Is there a film adaptation of Thérèse Desqueyroux?
Yes, the novel "Thérèse Desqueyroux" was adapted into a French film in 1962, directed by Georges Franju and starring Emmanuelle Riva. Another adaptation was released in 2012, directed by Claude Miller and starring Audrey Tautou.