René Crevel Book order

August 10, 1900 – June 18, 1935

René Crevel was a French surrealist author whose work is deeply marked by inner turmoil and traumatic experiences. His prose explores the complexities of identity, sexuality, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world, often drawing from personal struggles with bisexuality and a quest for certainty. Crevel's style is characterized by its poetic intensity and raw emotionality, drawing readers into his unsettling visions. Through his writings, Crevel sought to probe the limits of the human psyche and offer a new perspective on reality, imbued with surrealist imagery.

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2023
Are You All Crazy?
198 pages
7 hours of reading
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The novel showcases a surreal landscape filled with bizarre events and characters, including a redhead giving birth to a blue child and a fifty-kilo rat disemboweling a fakir. It explores themes of madness and subversion through its vivid imagery and satirical bravado. Crevel's work, marked by its psychological depth and eccentricity, is recognized as a significant contribution to surrealist literature. This English translation brings to light a masterpiece that challenges conventional narratives and invites readers into a chaotic yet thought-provoking experience.
2023
Mon corps et moi
80 pages
3 hours of reading
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The book is a classic work that has held significant importance throughout human history. To ensure its legacy endures, the publishers at Alpha have modernized its presentation for contemporary readers. The text has been reformatted and typeset, resulting in a clear and readable format, rather than relying on digitized copies of the original. This effort aims to preserve the book's value for both current and future generations.

Are You All Crazy?

Mon corps et moi