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''The Virgin Suicides'' is a novel written by [[Jeffrey Eugenides]] and published in 1993. The story is set in a suburban neighborhood in [[Michigan]] during the 1970s and follows the lives of the five Lisbon sisters: Cecilia, Lux, Bonnie, Mary, and Therese. The novel explores themes of adolescence, repression, and the impact of tragedy on a family and community.
{{Infobox book
| name = The Virgin Suicides
| image = <!-- Image removed -->
| caption = First edition cover
| author = [[Jeffrey Eugenides]]
| country = [[United States]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| genre = [[Fiction]], [[Tragedy (literary genre)|Tragedy]]
| publisher = [[Farrar, Straus and Giroux]]
| release_date = [[1993]]
| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover]] & [[Paperback]])
| pages = 249
| isbn = 0-374-26385-7
}}


== Plot Summary ==
'''The Virgin Suicides''' is the debut novel by American author [[Jeffrey Eugenides]], published in [[1993]]. The novel is set in [[Grosse Pointe, Michigan]], during the 1970s, and centers around the lives of the five [[Lisbon sisters]], who are the subject of obsession for a group of neighborhood boys.
The novel begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, Cecilia, which sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to the deaths of all the sisters. The story is narrated by a group of neighborhood boys who are fascinated by the Lisbon sisters and try to piece together the events that led to their tragic end.


As the sisters become increasingly isolated by their overprotective parents, the boys become more obsessed with them, culminating in a prom night that ends in tragedy. The novel delves into the complexities of teenage emotions and the ways in which the sisters' lives are shaped by their environment and family dynamics.
==Plot summary==
The story is narrated by an anonymous group of teenage boys who are infatuated with the [[Lisbon sisters]]: [[Cecilia Lisbon|Cecilia]], [[Lux Lisbon|Lux]], [[Bonnie Lisbon|Bonnie]], [[Mary Lisbon|Mary]], and [[Therese Lisbon|Therese]]. The boys watch the sisters from afar, piecing together their story through observations and rumors.


== Themes ==
The novel begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, [[Cecilia Lisbon]], who later succeeds in taking her own life. This event sets off a chain reaction that leads to the eventual suicides of all the sisters. The boys, now grown men, continue to be haunted by the mystery of the Lisbon sisters and their tragic fate.
''The Virgin Suicides'' explores themes of [[adolescence]], [[family dynamics]], [[isolation]], and [[tragedy]]. The novel raises questions about the nature of memory and storytelling, as the boys' recollections of the events are colored by their own perspectives and biases.


== Adaptations ==
==Themes==
In 1999, the novel was adapted into a film directed by [[Sofia Coppola]]. The film starred Kirsten Dunst as Lux and received critical acclaim for its atmospheric cinematography and haunting portrayal of the Lisbon sisters' story.
''The Virgin Suicides'' explores themes of [[isolation]], [[adolescence]], and the [[American Dream]]. The novel delves into the impact of [[suburban life]] on the Lisbon family and the pressures faced by the sisters. It also examines the concept of [[memory]] and [[nostalgia]], as the narrators reflect on their youth and the events that shaped their lives.


== Reception ==
==Adaptations==
''The Virgin Suicides'' received widespread critical acclaim upon its publication, with many praising Eugenides' lyrical prose and evocative storytelling. The novel has since become a cult classic and is considered a seminal work in contemporary literature.
The novel was adapted into a [[film]] in [[1999]] by director [[Sofia Coppola]], starring [[Kirsten Dunst]] as [[Lux Lisbon]] and [[James Woods]] as [[Mr. Lisbon]]. The film received critical acclaim for its faithful adaptation and atmospheric portrayal of the novel's themes.


== References ==
==Reception==
''The Virgin Suicides'' received positive reviews upon its release, praised for its lyrical prose and unique narrative style. It has since become a [[cult classic]], studied in literature courses and appreciated for its exploration of complex themes.
 
==See also==
* [[Jeffrey Eugenides]]
* [[Sofia Coppola]]
* [[American literature]]
* [[1990s in literature]]
 
==References==
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Revision as of 21:44, 29 December 2024

   The Virgin Suicides
Author Jeffrey Eugenides
Language English
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 0-374-26385-7
Pages 249


The Virgin Suicides is the debut novel by American author Jeffrey Eugenides, published in 1993. The novel is set in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, during the 1970s, and centers around the lives of the five Lisbon sisters, who are the subject of obsession for a group of neighborhood boys.

Plot summary

The story is narrated by an anonymous group of teenage boys who are infatuated with the Lisbon sisters: Cecilia, Lux, Bonnie, Mary, and Therese. The boys watch the sisters from afar, piecing together their story through observations and rumors.

The novel begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, Cecilia Lisbon, who later succeeds in taking her own life. This event sets off a chain reaction that leads to the eventual suicides of all the sisters. The boys, now grown men, continue to be haunted by the mystery of the Lisbon sisters and their tragic fate.

Themes

The Virgin Suicides explores themes of isolation, adolescence, and the American Dream. The novel delves into the impact of suburban life on the Lisbon family and the pressures faced by the sisters. It also examines the concept of memory and nostalgia, as the narrators reflect on their youth and the events that shaped their lives.

Adaptations

The novel was adapted into a film in 1999 by director Sofia Coppola, starring Kirsten Dunst as Lux Lisbon and James Woods as Mr. Lisbon. The film received critical acclaim for its faithful adaptation and atmospheric portrayal of the novel's themes.

Reception

The Virgin Suicides received positive reviews upon its release, praised for its lyrical prose and unique narrative style. It has since become a cult classic, studied in literature courses and appreciated for its exploration of complex themes.

See also

References

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External links

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