Celine, LouisFerdinand
Journey to the End of the Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847492401
- author:
- Celine, LouisFerdinand
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 450
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Louis-Ferdinand Céline's raw and unflinching portrayal of society's darker aspects is a hallmark of this novel. Written in a style that blends slang, obscenities, and colloquial language, Journey to the End of the Night is a powerful exploration of violence, cruelty, and nihilism. The story follows the travels of an antihero, whose experiences in the trenches of World War I, the African jungle, and urban landscapes are both improbable and convincingly described. As the narrative hurtles toward its inevitable conclusion, the reader is taken on a journey that is both uncomfortable and unflinchingly honest. This novel, first published in France in 1932, has become a success with readers in Europe and America, and its impact has endured.