Death on Credit by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
"Death on Credit" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the life of a young Frenchman in Paris during the early 20th century. The protagonist, a medical student from a poor family, struggles with the harsh realities of life, including poverty, sickness, and death. The narrative is marked by its dark humor, cynicism, and scathing critique of society, reflecting the author's own experiences and views. The protagonist's journey is a constant struggle against the absurdity and despair of existence, depicted through a series of episodic adventures and misadventures.
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- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-600
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Death on the Installment Plan
- Mort à Crédit
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 50th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 55th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 65th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
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