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La Place

Pages
149
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Annie Ernaux's "La Place" is a powerful exploration of a daughter's complex relationship with her father. As she reflects on her upbringing and his life as a cafe owner, she grapples with the distance that has grown between them. This unflinching account examines social class, memory, and the enduring impact of family.

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About the author

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Annie Ernaux

Annie Ernaux (née Duchesne; born 1 September 1940) is a French writer and professor of literature. Her literary work, mostly autobiographical, maintains close links with sociology. Ernaux was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory". [source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Ernaux)

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