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Idiocy

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256 pages
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The memoir explores the author's daring escapes from family and military life, detailing his journey to Paris for freedom and his subsequent desertion during the Algerian War. Pierre Guyotat, a radical figure in literature, vividly recounts his experiences from 1958 to 1962, revealing his struggles with burgeoning sexuality and rebellion. With raw honesty, he describes the horrors of war and his imprisonment for desertion, while also highlighting themes of camaraderie and friendship. This award-winning narrative serves as a powerful critique of violence and colonialism.

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Idiocy, Pierre Guyotat

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