The square

Annie Ernaux's father dies, and she begins to tell his story: she, who has studied, writes about the farmer's son, factory worker, and pub owner. The physical labor has made him hard and bitter. It is also the story of her parents' social ascent and the simultaneous fear of not succeeding. The audio play impressively captures the author's inner conflict. For the attempt to approach through writing is also a betrayal: of her parents and the environment in which she grew up – torn between affection and shame, between belonging and alienation. Audio play featuring Stephanie Eidt, 1 CD, approximately 1 hour 18 minutes.