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The Secret History

By Donna Tartt
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In The Secret History by Donna Tartt, a group of elite college students at a small New England school become entangled in the dangerous allure of ancient Greek philosophy and rituals. As they delve deeper into their secret world, they find themselves crossing moral boundaries, leading to a tense and enthralling narrative of obsession, betrayal, and the dark side of intellect. Tartt's storytelling weaves a compelling psychological mystery amidst themes of class, privilege, and the pursuit of beauty.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of morality. The narrative, set in an elite college, explores themes of beauty, obsession, and betrayal through a suspenseful and intellectually stimulating plot. Rich character development and a gripping psychological exploration make it a compelling read for fans of modern literary fiction.

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The Secret History by Donna Tartt is the original American campus novel. When Richard Papen joins an elite group of clever misfits at his New England college, it seems he can finally become the person he wants to be.

The moral boundaries he will cross with his new friends—and the deaths they are responsible for—will change all of their lives forever. The Secret History recounts the terrible price we pay for mistakes made on the dark journey to adulthood.

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ISBN: 9780141037691

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

Donna Tartt was educated at the University of Mississippi and Bennington College, and is the author of a second novel, The Little Friend. She lives in Mississippi and New York City.

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