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Thérèse Desqueyroux, François Mauriac's acclaimed novel, garnered him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1952. This captivating work delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring Themes of guilt, redemption, and the destructive consequences of societal expectations. The novel follows the story of Thérèse, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage, who commits a desperate act that haunts her throughout the narrative.