Belle de Jour
Book • 1928
The novel follows Séverine Sérizy, a beautiful and young housewife, who is unable to fulfill her masochistic desires with her husband Pierre.
Despite their deep love for each other, Séverine finds herself drawn to prostitution as a means to satisfy her sexual needs.
Using the pseudonym 'Belle de Jour,' she works at a brothel from two to five o'clock each day.
Her life becomes complicated when she becomes entangled with one of her clients, Marcel, a young gangster.
The story explores the conflict between Séverine's heart and her carnal desires, highlighting the complexities of long-term relationships and the duality of human nature.
Despite their deep love for each other, Séverine finds herself drawn to prostitution as a means to satisfy her sexual needs.
Using the pseudonym 'Belle de Jour,' she works at a brothel from two to five o'clock each day.
Her life becomes complicated when she becomes entangled with one of her clients, Marcel, a young gangster.
The story explores the conflict between Séverine's heart and her carnal desires, highlighting the complexities of long-term relationships and the duality of human nature.
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