La Moustache by Emmanuel Carrère

A man shaves off his mustache, expecting his wife and friends to notice the change, but to his bewilderment, no one acknowledges it, leading him to question his own sanity and the reality around him. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with the absence of reactions, his life spirals into a surreal and disorienting journey, blurring the lines between perception and madness. The narrative explores themes of identity, perception, and the fragility of reality, leaving readers pondering the nature of existence and the reliability of their own senses.

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Published
1986
Nationality
French
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Original Language
French
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