Description
Step into the extraordinary estate of Locus Solus, where the wealthy inventor Martial Canterel unveils a series of astonishing and bizarre creations to a group of captivated visitors. From a machine that crafts mosaics from human teeth to a hairless cat powered by electricity and a serum that reanimates corpses for theatrical performances, each exhibit defies conventional reality. This seminal work, a precursor to Surrealism and the Nouveau Roman, offers a hallucinatory journey through a landscape of boundless imagination. Roussel's unique narrative style immerses the reader in a torrent of wonder and dark humor, making Locus Solus a timeless exploration of art, science, and the uncanny.
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paperback
YKY
Published Jan 1, 1994
204 pages
ISBN: 9789753633406
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First Published
1963
Language
fra
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