Description
This novel unfolds across decades, beginning in 1919 as a young boy and his mother embark on a poignant search for the grave of his fallen soldier father. The narrative then sweeps forward, encompassing the tumultuous years leading up to and through World War II. Through fragmented memories and shifting perspectives, the novel explores themes of loss, memory, and the enduring impact of war on individuals and families. Claude Simon masterfully weaves a tapestry of human experience, capturing the disorienting nature of history and the search for identity amidst profound upheaval.
Available Editions
paperback
Pantheon Books
Published Jan 1, 1990
289 pages
ISBN: 0394587715
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
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