Cercle Littéraire Novembre 2025
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Alliance Française de Portland - The Historic Kamm House |
Bienvenue au Cercle Littéraire, où la littérature prend vie à travers des discussions captivantes et des passions partagées !
Welcome to Cercle Littéraire, where literature comes to life through engaging discussions and shared passions!
The November 12 meeting will be held at the Historic Kamm House, 1-3pm. Note: the meeting is scheduled for the total duration of 2h.
Livre sélectionné pour Novembre
Un barrage contre le Pacifique
"Un barrage contre le Pacifique" explores themes of colonial exploitation, poverty, family dysfunction, and coming-of-age. Suzanne, the teenage daughter, becomes the central character as she navigates first love and sexuality while witnessing her family's gradual destruction. The "barrage" represents both the literal futile fight against nature and the metaphorical barriers people build against life's harsh realities.
Marguerite Duras
Marguerite Duras (1914-1996) was a French writer born in colonial Vietnam. Her childhood experiences there inspired her most famous
works, including Un barrage contre le Pacifique and L'Amant (Prix Goncourt winner). A key figure in
French literature and cinema, she wrote over 40 books and directed experimental films. Known for her minimalist style exploring memory and
desire, she remains one of France's most influential 20th-century authors.
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