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Sarraute, Nathalie (Translated by Barbara Wright).
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New York City, NY: George Braziller, 1997. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. 165 pages. As New/As New. The author's last novel. The first appearance of the title in English. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. One of the founders of the so-called "Nouveau Roman" ("New Novel"), Sarraute wrote indefatigably until the very end. "Novels aren't always about people. 'Here' is a story of loaded words and fickle phrases, a manual of the vortex of thought that language precipitates in the brilliant mind of 96-year-old French novelist Nathalie Sarraute. Nicole Meyer says, 'To read Sarraute, it is necessary to position yourself differently' and it's a genuine pleasure to attempt her unusual perspective. Reminiscent of the writing of Louis-Ferdinand Celine, Sarraute uses ellipses as a force that moves language and thought, though gently, as the eddies of a stream. For example, she muses over the words 'I want to be a writer' and as with all language, finds that a flood of meaning, betrayal, and possibilities swirls between speaker and listener. You will never again view a phrase as being simply words" (Publishers Weekly). A moving "farewell" novel from one of its most daring experimenters. A "must-have" title for Nathalie Sarraute collectors. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a long time. This is one of few copies of the First English-language Edition still available online and has no flaws, a pristine beauty. A scarce copy thus. One of the greatest writers of the 20th century. A flawless copy. . ISBN 0807614238. $25.00 |
