Description: An very good first printing of the first English edition Celine's "North," with dustjacket. Binding is tight, pages are crisp and unmarked. Top of pages are marked by dust and slightly discolored. Dustjacket has been well-preserved. Though the second published, Celine's "North" is the first chronologically in his trilogy recounting experiences at the end of World War II. Set in Baden-Baden and Berlin in 1944, it reveals a more restrained Céline, both as a character and a writer, compared to its predecessor "Castle to Castle." The narrative follows Céline, accompanied by his wife, Lili, his cat, Bébert, and friend La Vigue, as they navigate through war-torn Germany. The encounters with eccentric characters, the mockery of the chaotic situation, and Celine's trademark gallows humor capture the impending sense of doom during Germany's collapse at the end of World War II. Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1894–1961), born Louis Ferdinand Auguste Destouches, was a French novelist, polemicist, and physician. Renowned for his innovative literary style, he gained acclaim with his debut novel "Journey to the End of the Night" in 1932. Despite winning the Prix Renaudot, Céline's pessimistic portrayal of humanity and unique writing style led to divided critical opinions. His subsequent works, including "Death on the Installment Plan" and "Guignol's Band," further solidified his distinctive literary contribution.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-15T02:18:13.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Ex-Library
Author: Louis-Ferdinand Celine
Publisher: Delacotre Press
Topic: Historical
Subject: Literature & Fiction
