Man's Fate by Andre Malraux
Set in 1920s Shanghai during a time of political upheaval, the novel explores the existential themes of life, death, and the human condition through the experiences of a group of revolutionaries. The narrative follows their struggles and sacrifices for their cause, the Communist revolution, and their inevitable confrontation with their own mortality and the harsh realities of life. The book delves into the complexities of political ideologies, human relationships and the constant struggle between hope and despair.
The 231st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-350
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 5th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 40th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 46th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 66th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 69th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 172nd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)
- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)