The fall

£9.99

Addressing a chance acquaintance in an Amsterdam bar, Jean-Baptiste Clamence remarks that Amsterdam’s concentric circles resemble the circles of hell. Clamence, a successful barrister realises the deep-seated hypocrisy of his existence.

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Jean-Baptiste Clamence – refined, handsome, forty, a former successful lawyer – is in turmoil. Over several drunken nights he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. He talks of parties and his debauchery, of Parisian nights and the Aegean sea, and, ultimately, of his self-loathing. One of Albert Camus’ most famous works, The Fall is a brilliant, complex portrayal of lost innocence and the true face of man.

Additional information

Weight 0.18 kg
Dimensions 16.4 × 11.6 × 1.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

160

Language

English

Edition

|Reprint

Dewey

843.912 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K