In the Labyrinth
Published on 26. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-0-7145-4457-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Battle of Reichenfels has been fought and lost. The army is in flight. The enemy is expected to arrive in town at any moment. A soldier, carrying a parcel under his arm, is wandering through an unknown town. All the streets look the same, and he cannot remember the name of one where he was supposed to meet the man who had agreed to take the parcel. But he must deliver the parcel or at least get rid of it...
A brilliant work from one of the finest exponents of the Nouveau Roman, In the Labyrinth showcases an inventive, hypnotic style which creates an uncanny atmosphere of deja vu, yet undermines the reader's expectations at every turn.
A brilliant work from one of the finest exponents of the Nouveau Roman, In the Labyrinth showcases an inventive, hypnotic style which creates an uncanny atmosphere of deja vu, yet undermines the reader's expectations at every turn.
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Robbe-Grillet is a visual novelist for whom perception is intrinsically fascinating but fraught with uncertainty. * The Daily Telegraph * It is an enormous relief to be shown the world in fresh colours. * The Spectator * Powerful evocation and atmospherics ... Christine Brooke-Rose's translation is faultless. * The Observer * Robbe-Grillet's career was built on a sly and amusing paradox: of using fiction over and over again to undo the conventions of fiction. But how cleverly and engagingly he did it. * The Independent *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Alma Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 129 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
146 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7145-4457-1 (9780714544571)
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