George Batailles
L'AbbÚ C
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141195537
- author:
- George Batailles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 0.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
L'Abbé C is a deeply unsettling novel about the complex and fraught relationship between twin brothers. Charles represents a life of unbridled vice, while Robert is a devout priest known as 'l'Abbé'. When Eponine enters their lives, tensions escalate into anguish, delirium, and ultimately, death.
Charged with sensuality and a heightened atmosphere, this novel explores the darkest aspects of human experience. Bataille's writing creates a dreamlike state that draws the reader into the world of his characters.
This is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to those interested in literary fiction and psychological exploration.
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