Queneau, Raymond

The Flight of Icarus

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ISBN 13:: 9781847497116
author:: Queneau, Raymond
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Alma Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.20 kg
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics,
Condition:: New
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The Flight of Icarus by Raymond Queneau is presented as a script, parodying various genres in this witty and humorous novel. When the protagonist suddenly disappears from his manuscript, a detective is hired to find him, leading to a series of hilarious adventures. Icarus's journey takes him to Montparnasse, where he learns to drink absinthe and is picked up by a friendly prostitute. This absurd tale showcases Queneau's unique literary style, blending genres in a playful way that has made it one of the best jeux d'esprit novels in modern literature. With its lighthearted tone and comedic take on character development, The Flight of Icarus offers an entertaining read for those looking to explore the works of this French author.

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