The Interrogation by J. M. G. Le Clezio
"The Interrogation" is a narrative about a man named Adam Pollo, a former student and possible deserter from the military, who is living alone in a seaside town. Throughout the story, Adam's mental state deteriorates as he struggles with existential questions, social isolation, and an inability to distinguish between reality and his own thoughts. His erratic behavior and increasingly unstable mind lead to an inevitable confrontation with society.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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