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Changement de décor

Changement de décor

Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
281
Published
1990
Language
French

Synopsis

Morris Zapp, a British academic, finds himself in a cultural and professional quandary when he accepts a visiting professorship in California. He navigates the unfamiliar landscape of American academia and society, leading to humorous misunderstandings and unexpected personal revelations. This novel explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the pursuit of happiness.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

FunnyIntellectualSatirical
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction

About the author

D
David Lodge

David Lodge (born January 28, 1935, London, England—died January 1, 2025, Birmingham, England) was an English novelist, literary critic, playwright, and editor known chiefly for his satiric novels about academic life, especially the Campus trilogy: Changing Places: A Tale of Two Campuses (1975), Small World: An Academic Romance (1984), and Nice Work (1988). Lodge was educated at University College, London (B.A., 1955; M.A., 1959), and at the University of Birmingham (Ph.D., 1967). His early n...