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The Virgin Suicides: A Novel (Picador Modern Classics),New
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First published in 1993, The Virgin Suicides announced the arrival of a major new American novelist. In a quiet suburb of Detroit, the five Lisbon sistersbeautiful, eccentric, and obsessively watched by the neighborhood boyscommit suicide one by one over the course of a single year. As the boys observe them from afar, transfixed, they piece together the mystery of the family's fatal melancholy, in this hypnotic and unforgettable novel of adolescent love, disquiet, and death. Jeffrey Eugenides evokes the emotions of youth with haunting sensitivity and dark humor and creates a comingofage story unlike any of our time. Adapted into a critically acclaimed film by Sofia Coppola, The Virgin Suicides is a modern classic, a lyrical and timeless tale of sex and suicide that transforms and mythologizes suburban middleAmerican life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Virgin Suicides? A: The Virgin Suicides explores themes of adolescence, isolation, and the impact of societal expectations on youth, focusing on the tragic lives of the Lisbon sisters in a suburban setting.
- Q: Who is the author of The Virgin Suicides? A: The author of The Virgin Suicides is Jeffrey Eugenides, who is known for his lyrical writing and exploration of complex emotions.
- Q: When was The Virgin Suicides first published? A: The Virgin Suicides was first published in 1993 and has since become a modern classic.
- Q: What is the genre of The Virgin Suicides? A: The Virgin Suicides is classified under the genre of literary fiction and is specifically categorized as a TV, Movie, Video Game Adaptation.
- Q: How many pages does The Virgin Suicides have? A: The Virgin Suicides has a total of 243 pages.
- Q: Is The Virgin Suicides available in different formats? A: Yes, The Virgin Suicides is available in multiple formats, including paperback and potentially as an eBook.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The Virgin Suicides is available in 'New' condition, ensuring a pristine copy for readers.
- Q: What edition of The Virgin Suicides is being sold? A: The edition being sold is the First Edition, published on April 27, 2009.
- Q: Has The Virgin Suicides been adapted into a movie? A: Yes, The Virgin Suicides was adapted into a critically acclaimed film directed by Sofia Coppola.
- Q: What makes The Virgin Suicides a modern classic? A: The Virgin Suicides is considered a modern classic due to its unique narrative style, deep emotional resonance, and its exploration of themes that resonate with readers across generations.