Belle du Seigneur

Belle du Seigneur, published in 1968, is a novel by Albert Cohen that tells the story of Solal, a charismatic and successful civil servant of the League of Nations, and his passionate yet complicated love affair with Ariane Deume, a married non-Jewish woman.

The novel is part of a larger autobiographical fiction series by Cohen and explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle between Jewish roots and social status.

It is known for its satirical portrayal of societal norms and its deep exploration of human emotions and relationships.