Binet, Laurent
The Seventh Function of Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250181688
- author:
- Binet, Laurent
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 13.72 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Roland Barthes' death after lunch with François Mitterand sent shockwaves through the literary world. But what if it wasn't an accident? Laurent Binet's novel reimagines this event as a murder, plunging a hapless detective into a complex web of literary theory and intellectual intrigue. As the investigation unfolds, Binet masterfully weaves together the lives of influential thinkers such as Jacques Derrida, Umberto Eco, and Michel Foucault. The result is a wildly erudite comedy that takes readers on a journey from Parisian cafés to the corridors of Cornell University. With its unique blend of intellectual curiosity and comedic flair, this novel is a fascinating exploration of the French intellectual tradition. With its unique blend of theory and humor, Binet's novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of language, philosophy, and culture.
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