Barbusse, Henri
Hell (Mint Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781513283265
- author:
- Barbusse, Henri
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Graphic Arts Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hell by Henri Barbusse is a novel that explores the themes of isolation and urban life. Published in 1908, it was widely popular in France and has remained relevant for its portrayal of ennui and the human condition. The story follows an unnamed narrator who moves into a rundown apartment in Paris and becomes increasingly isolated from the world outside. He turns to observing his neighbors through thin walls, witnessing their secret dramas and growing dependent on the adrenaline rush of voyeurism. As he withdraws further from the city, he is left with a sense of disconnection. This edition of Hell has been reimagined for modern readers by Mint Editions, who have maintained the integrity of the original book while providing a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and new cover design.