Amok

Amok - Poche is a novel by Stefan Zweig that tells the story of a European man who becomes obsessed with an Indian woman while traveling on a ship from Calcutta to Europe. The novel explores themes of passion, obsession, and madness, as the protagonist's infatuation leads him down a destructive path.

The book is available in different formats, including paperback, hardcover, and e-book. It has been translated into French and includes a preface by Romain Rolland, who praises the novel for its exploration of the human psyche. The edition published in 2013 also includes a postface by Brigitte Vergne that provides additional context and analysis of the novel.

Overall, Amok is a gripping and thought-provoking read that delves into the darker aspects of human desire and the consequences of unchecked obsession.

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Sur le pont du paquebot transatlantique qui doit l'emmener de Calcutta en Europe, le narrateur est soudainement interrompu dans sa rêverie par la présence presque fantomatique d'un autre passager. Lors d'une deuxième rencontre, ce dernier décide de lui confier le secret qui l'angoisse. « Amok [.] est l'enfer de la passion au fond duquel se tord, brûlé, mais éclairé par les flammes de l'abîme, l'être essentiel, la vie cachée.» Romain Rolland Préface de Romain Rolland. Traduction d'Alzir Hella et Olivier Bournac. Révisions de la traduction et postface de Brigitte Vergne-Cain et Gérard Rudent.