Louis-Ferdinand Céline Journeys to the Extreme

The first English-language biography in more than two decades of the French writer, one of the great novelists of the twentieth century.   Louis-Ferdinand Céline was one of the most innovative novelists of the twentieth century, and his influence both in his native France and beyond remains huge. This book sheds light on Céline's groundbreaking novels, which drew extensively on his complex life: he rose from humble beginnings to worldwide literary fame, then dramatically fell from grace only to return, belatedly, to the limelight. Céline's subversive writing remains fresh and urgent today, despite his controversial political views and inflammatory pamphlets that threatened to ruin his reputation. The first English-language biography of Céline in more than two decades, this book explores new material and reminds us why the author belongs in the pantheon of modern greats.

ISBN:	9781789144673
Publisher:	Reaktion Books
Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Published date:	13 Sep 2021
DEWEY:	843.91
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	392
Weight:	762g
Height:	165mm
Width:	240mm
Spine width:	38mm

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