In the Labyrinth
In the Labyrinth by Alain Robbe-Grillet, published by Alma Classics in April 2018, is a 120-page work presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of the Battle of Reichenfels, where a soldier wanders through an unfamiliar town, burdened by a parcel he must deliver. As he navigates the indistinguishable streets, he grapples with the urgency of his mission amid the looming threat of the enemy’s arrival.
Readers will encounter a distinctive narrative style that reflects the principles of the Nouveau Roman, characterized by its inventive and hypnotic prose. The story immerses the reader in an atmosphere of déjà vu, challenging conventional expectations as the soldier’s journey unfolds. This edition invites exploration of themes common in literary fiction, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre.
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The Battle of Reichenfels has been fought and lost. The army is in flight. The enemy is expected to arrive in town at any moment. A soldier, carrying a parcel under his arm, is wandering through an unknown town. All the streets look the same, and he cannot remember the name of one where he was supposed to meet the man who had agreed to take the parcel. But he must deliver the parcel or at least get rid of it…
A brilliant work from one of the finest exponents of the Nouveau Roman, In the Labyrinth showcases an inventive, hypnotic style which creates an uncanny atmosphere of déjà vu, yet undermines the reader’s expectations at every turn.
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