Le Bal | The Ball

The Ball

Irène Némirovsky - 2007

Overview

"Le Bal" portrays the Kampf family's attempt to ascend society's ranks through a grand ball, fueled by recent financial luck. Fourteen-year-old Antoinette longs to attend, but her mother forbids it, repurposing Antoinette's room as a coat check. In a moment of despair and rebellion, Antoinette enacts a swift and terrible revenge. The narrative examines class disparities, mother-daughter relationships, and the profound torments of childhood.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in social climbing and its consequences.
• Those who appreciate explorations of family dynamics and class differences.
• Fans of psychological dramas set in historical contexts.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 112
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• ISBN: 9780099493976
• Year: 2007