Category Fiction
Pages 117 Pages
Publication Year 1999
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9780141182247

Rs. 798

Penguin Modern Classics

Dream Story

Dream Story

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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.

Highlights

  • Explores human sexuality and fragile relationships
  • Set in Vienna's seedy underbelly
  • Inspired Stanley Kubrick's film Eyes Wide Shut
  • Psychological and erotic themes

Themes

Sexuality · Relationships · Erotic revenge · Dark desires · Vienna underbelly

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Category Fiction
ISBN 9780141182247
Pages 117 Pages
Publication Year 1999
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000091296

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Questions about this book

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.