Description
In this labyrinthine debut novel, a young man named Herbert Stencil becomes obsessed with deciphering the meaning of the letter 'V.' He discovers this enigmatic symbol in his deceased father's journal, sparking a globe-trotting quest across continents and through history. From the bustling streets of 1950s New York to the exotic locales of Africa and Europe, Stencil chases 'V.' through a series of bizarre encounters and historical footnotes. This sprawling narrative explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the elusive nature of truth, all rendered in Pynchon's signature dense, witty, and complex prose.
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Seuil
Published Dec 30, 2000
640 pages
ISBN: 9782020418775
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First Published
1963
Language
eng
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