Limonov by Emmanuel Carrère
The book delves into the tumultuous life of a controversial Russian figure, exploring his journey from a rebellious youth in the Soviet Union to a poet in New York, a butler in France, and eventually a political dissident and nationalist in Russia. It paints a complex portrait of a man who defies easy categorization, blending personal ambition with ideological fervor, and offers a broader commentary on the socio-political upheavals of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Through a mix of biography and novelistic narrative, the story captures the essence of a life lived on the edge, marked by both audacity and contradiction.
The 3599th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 89th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
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