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Woman and Puppet
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025372297
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Woman and Puppet is a masterpiece of psychological intrigue and fatal attraction by the celebrated author Pierre Louà s. Set against the vibrant and atmospheric backdrop of Spain, the narrative follows the tumultuous relationship between Don Mateo, a wealthy gentleman, and Concha Perez, a mesmerizing and manipulative young woman. What begins as a chance encounter quickly spirals into a dark, obsessive dance of desire and cruelty, as Mateo finds himself helplessly enthralled by Concha's unpredictable whims.
Louà s expertly explores the power dynamics of romantic obsession, portraying Concha as the ultimate femme fatale who treats her admirer like a literal puppet. The work is renowned for its lush prose and its candid examination of the complexities of human passion and the thin line between love and destruction. As a definitive exploration of the destructive side of erotic longing, Woman and Puppet remains a cornerstone of fin-de-siècle literature, offering a timeless study of the human heart's capacity for both devotion and despair.
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