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by Damian Catani (Author)
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.Author Biography
Damian Catani is a senior lecturer in French in the Department of Cultures and Languages at Birkbeck, University of London. His most recent book is Evil: A History in Modern French Literature and Thought.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 26, 2021
