Le Sagouin book by François Mauriac (Farsi)

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Le Sagouin by François Mauriac, first published in 1890, is a powerful exploration of family, social neglect, and human suffering. The novel tells the story of a child born into a troubled family, whose father struggles with physical and mental challenges and whose mother is consumed by her desire to escape the middle class for a life of privilege. This child, named Guillou, grows up neglected and unloved, even by his own mother, who cruelly calls him her “little misfortune.” The only person to treat him with kindness is the village teacher, but eventually even this compassionate figure cannot remain by his side. Mauriac masterfully portrays Guillou’s loneliness, suffering, and quest for recognition, creating a deeply affecting and memorable narrative. Le Sagouin showcases Mauriac’s extraordinary skill in psychological storytelling and his keen insight into human vulnerability.