The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a psychological thriller that explores the lives of a group of elite students studying classical Greek at Hampden College in Vermont. Narrated by Richard Papen, the story delves into the intense dynamics between Richard and his enigmatic classmates—Henry, Bunny, Camilla, Charles, and their professor, Julian. Their academic obsession leads to a murderous incident that unravels their friendships and sanity. Tartt masterfully weaves themes of beauty, morality, and the consequences of intellectual elitism in this captivating debut novel.
List of The Secret History Books
The Secret History |
1992 |
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