Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau
This unique book tells the same simple story 99 different ways, each in a different style, voice, or literary form. The narrative is about a man who sees the same stranger twice in one day - once on a bus and later in front of a train station. The book serves as an exploration of the endless possibilities of language and style, highlighting the creativity and versatility of storytelling.
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- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Esercizi Di Stile
- Esercizi di stile
- Exercices de style
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