53 jours

a novel

Pages: 258
Published: 1989
Language: English

This posthumously published novel by Georges Perec, completed by his friends Harry Mathews and Jacques Roubaud, delves into the disappearance of a French intelligence agent. The narrative unfolds through various documents and perspectives, leaving the reader to piece together the truth behind the agent's fate. It is a work that challenges conventional storytelling and explores the nature of absence and investigation.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Mysterious Complex Intellectual

Literary Fiction

Authors

David Bellos

David Bellos is an English-born translator and biographer.

Georges Perec

Georges Perec, author of Récits d'Ellis Island, explored themes of memory and place. His work often blends memoir and fiction, offering unique perspectives on personal and collective histories.

Harry Mathews

Harry Mathews is the author of Récits d'Ellis Island, a collection of stories exploring themes of identity and belonging. His work often touches on historical narratives and personal journeys.

Jacques Roubaud

Jacques Roubaud is a French writer whose work spans poetry, essays, and literary history. He is known for collections like Ciel et terre et ciel et terre, et ciel and his studies