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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.
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- Pages
- 581
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This acclaimed work, a recipient of the prestigious Prix Médicis, is an unclassifiable masterpiece that has only grown in importance since its publication. It's an encyclopedic puzzle, with each chapter acting as a piece reconstructing the lives, objects, memories, and fantasies within a Parisian apartment building. Follow the intricate order woven by Perec to witness the formation of a microcosm built from a prodigious concatenation of existences, both lived and dreamed.