`Author:` Donna Tartt `Availability:` [[Suggestions]] > [!info] > ## Summary ## Key Takeaways **Donna Tartt – The Secret History (1992)** • This novel is about a group of classics students whose bond is based on **intellectual obsession rather than romance**. • While the book has elements of mystery and [[Tragedy]], it explores how **intellectual companionship can be more intoxicating and enduring than physical attraction**. • The characters’ [[Relationships]] revolve around **ideas, [[Philosophy]], and a shared aesthetic worldview**, much like Eliot’s portrayal of intellectual love. 💡 **For Fans of Eliot:** Tartt examines the **power of shared intellectual passion in shaping [[Relationships]]**, though in a darker, more obsessive way than Eliot. ## Quotes - ## Notes `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]]