Marshlands - Book by André Gide

Name: Marshlands
Author: André Gide

In Marshlands, André Gide creatively blends metafiction and autofiction. The protagonist is a writer composing a book titled Marshlands, about a reclusive character who lives in isolation in a stone tower. In contrast, the narrator is an outgoing socialite, constantly engaging with the Paris literary scene and discussing his work. As he shares his book with friends, their unflattering feedback becomes part of the narrative.

Novel
Paris

Original Language: French

Original Title: Les Nourritures Terrestres

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