Simon, Claude

The Flanders Road

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ISBN 13:: 9780714548463
author:: Simon, Claude
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Calder Publications Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.17 kg
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics,
Condition:: New
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The Flanders Road by Claude Simon A groundbreaking work of prose that mimics the mind's fluid thought processes, this novel is a haunting portrayal of the chaos and savagery of war. Based on a real-life incident, it tells the story of Captain de Reixach's death and the memories of those who knew him. Through three witnesses - a distant relative, an orderly, and a jockey who had an affair with his wife - we piece together the realities behind the man and his death. This innovative style not only showcases Simon's mastery of language but also sheds light on the devastating consequences of war. Published in 2018, The Flanders Road is a masterpiece of stylistic innovation that explores the human cost of conflict.

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