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Door The Magda Szabo

Door The Magda Szabo

Explore the profound and unsettling relationship between a successful writer and her mysterious, fiercely independent housekeeper, Emerence, in Magda Szabó's acclaimed novel, 'The Door'. This compelling work of Hungarian literature delves into themes of loyalty, class, memory, and the intricate boundaries between love and resentment, offering a powerful psychological portrait that challenges perceptions of truth and friendship.