"Paludes" is a masterful work of satire and a seminal piece of metafiction by Nobel Prize-winning author Andr??? Gide. The narrative follows an author attempting to write a book also titled "Paludes," creating a complex and humorous "book within a book" structure that interrogates the very nature of literary creation. Through the eyes of its unnamed narrator, Gide explores the absurdity of social conventions and the stifling nature of intellectual circles in late 19th-century Paris. The work is characterized by its sharp ...
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"Paludes" is a masterful work of satire and a seminal piece of metafiction by Nobel Prize-winning author Andr??? Gide. The narrative follows an author attempting to write a book also titled "Paludes," creating a complex and humorous "book within a book" structure that interrogates the very nature of literary creation. Through the eyes of its unnamed narrator, Gide explores the absurdity of social conventions and the stifling nature of intellectual circles in late 19th-century Paris. The work is characterized by its sharp irony and its critique of stagnation-both artistic and personal. As the narrator navigates mundane social obligations and philosophical debates, the text serves as a brilliant parody of the Symbolist movement and a precursor to the modernist literature that would follow. "Paludes" remains a vital study of the creative process, examining the tension between the desire for authenticity and the repetitive nature of daily existence. Its unique blend of humor, introspection, and structural innovation makes it a cornerstone of Gide's early bibliography and a compelling read for those interested in the evolution of the modern novel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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New. Text in French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 66 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Folio Essais, 1920. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with text in French. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
