The Young Man – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

Annie Ernaux explores a relationship with a much younger student that revives memories of her youth. This connection forces her to confront her past while feeling both timeless and acutely aware of mortality. As she revisits significant moments from her life, she is compelled to reflect on the impact of this relationship on her identity and writing. The narrative examines themes of love, age, memory, and the act of writing itself, highlighting the tension between past experiences and present emotions.