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"Incest" by Christine Angot is a provocative work that explores complex themes of sexuality, family bonds and mental introspection. The narrative follows a mother’s reflection on her own identity and past, addressing taboo experiences and the search for self‑understanding.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Christine Angot
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