ISBN 9780141182247
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
Dream Story
Who it's for: Readers interested in psychological and erotic fiction
Dream Story by Arthur Schnitzler is a captivating novella that delves into the complexities of human sexuality and the fragile nature of relationships. Through a simple sexual confession, a married couple is thrust into rival worlds of erotic revenge, exploring the dark and tangled roots of their desires. Schnitzler’s narrative takes readers on a journey through Vienna’s underbelly, revealing the violence and depravity hidden beneath the city’s polished surface. This novella inspired Stanley Kubrick’s film Eyes Wide Shut and remains a bold exploration of the human psyche. Why You Should Read? Offers a profound exploration of human sexuality and relationship dynamics. Provides a vivid depiction of Vienna’s seedy underbelly, enhancing the narrative’s intrigue. Inspired the iconic film Eyes Wide Shut, adding cultural significance. Appeals to readers interested in psychological and erotic themes.
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- Explores human sexuality and fragile relationships
- Set in Vienna's seedy underbelly
- Inspired Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut
- Psychological and erotic themes
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What is the book about?
It's a novella about a married couple whose simple sexual confession leads them into rival worlds of erotic revenge, exploring dark desires and the fragility of relationships.
What inspired the book?
The book inspired Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut, adding to its cultural significance.
Where is the story set?
The story is set in Vienna, depicting the city's underbelly with violence and depravity beneath its polished surface.
Who is the author?
The author is Arthur Schnitzler, an Austrian writer.