Andre Breton
Nadja
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802150264
- author:
- Andre Breton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- GROVE Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Nadja is a Surrealist romance that defined the movement's attitude towards everyday life. Written by André Breton in 1928, it tells the story of an author's obsessive relationship with a girl in Paris, whose presence haunts his life. The narrative is supplemented by forty-four photographs that form an integral part of the work, capturing surreal people, places, and objects that inspire the author to mediate on their reality. The "Nadja" of this book is not a person, but rather a state of mind - a feeling about reality, a kind of vision. She gives form and structure to the novel, leaving the reader to wonder whether she exists at all. This enigmatic presence makes Nadja a unique and thought-provoking work that explores the boundaries between reality and the human experience. This book is a worthwhile read for those interested in Surrealist literature and experimental writing.
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