Roussel, Raymond

Locus Solus

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ISBN 13:
9780811226455
author:
Roussel, Raymond
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New Directions Publishing Corporation
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Genre:
General Fiction
Condition:
New
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Description

Locus Solus is a remarkable and imaginative novel that showcases the unique vision of its author. In this extraordinary tale, a wealthy scientist invites visitors to explore his estate, where he displays an array of bizarre inventions.

From a machine propelled by the weather, which constructs a mosaic out of human teeth, to a hairless cat charged with a powerful electric battery, each new discovery is more astonishing than the last. The novel's narrator offers a wry and witty commentary on these incredible creations, drawing the reader into a world that is both fantastical and unsettling.

With its vivid imagination and dry humor, Locus Solus is a truly original work of fiction that will appeal to readers looking for something new and thought-provoking. This paperback edition features 251 pages and is bound in paperback.

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