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Je me souviens

Je me souviens

EssaysMemoir
Pages
131
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

Georges Perec's I Remember is an affectionate portrait of mid-century Paris and a daring pointillist autobiography. This essential work consists of 480 numbered statements, each beginning with "I remember," and limited to pieces of public knowledge such as brand names, folk wisdom, actors, and places. The book serves as a secret key to understanding the world of Perec's fiction.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveNostalgicIntellectualComplex
Epistolary

Genres

Essays Memoir

Authors

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David Bellos

David Bellos is an English-born translator and biographer.

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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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Mercedes Cebrián Coello

Mercedes Cebrián Coello is an author whose works include It Chooses You, Ein Mann der schläft, and Je me souviens. Her writing often explores contemporary life and personal reflection.

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Philip Terry

Philip Terry writes books that often explore memory and literary forms in inventive ways. His work "Je me souviens" is a key example of his unique style. He offers readers a different kind of reading experience.