Children of the Game (Les Enfants Terribles) by Jean Cocteau is a novel first published in 1929. The story follows two siblings, Paul and Elisabeth, who create an isolated, fantastical world in their home, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Their intense and insular relationship becomes increasingly destructive as they manipulate and dominate each other and the people around them. The novel explores themes of adolescence, obsession, and the interplay between innocence and cruelty. Cocteau's poetic style and psychological depth make this a compelling and unsettling read. This first translated edition, translated by Rosamond Lehmann, is particularly noted for capturing the lyrical and haunting quality of Cocteau's prose, making the novel accessible to English-speaking readers while preserving its original tone and intensity.
Description
Light blue canvas hardback book with gold embossed writing on the spine and beige and magenta dust jacket with protective plastic cover. Slight wear to the corners of the dust jacket and browning discoloration around the edges or the dust jacket and pages throughout. Twelve charming illustrations throughout. In great condition overall.
