Description
In this unsettling narrative, a traveling salesman returns to his island birthplace, only for a young girl to be found drowned and brutally mutilated shortly thereafter. Suspicion falls upon the reclusive Mathias as the island's inhabitants grapple with the horrifying event. The author masterfully distorts time and perception, blurring the lines between reality and imagination, leaving the reader to question the nature of guilt and responsibility. This novel is a profound exploration of moral ambiguity, challenging conventional notions of narrative and leaving a lasting, disquieting impression.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Nov 20, 2018
224 pages
ISBN: 9780802128768
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Details
First Published
1955
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
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