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Set in the shadowy Paris of the 1950s, the story revolves around the mysterious figure of Louki, who captivates those around her yet remains elusive. Through the perspectives of four narrators, the novel delves into themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of human connection. It features vignettes of historical figures and draws inspiration from the charismatic Guy Debord's circle, creating a rich tapestry of a bygone era filled with writers, criminals, and drifters, all grappling with the enigma of knowing another person.
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In the Café of Lost Youth, Patrick Modiano
- Language
- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- In the Café of Lost Youth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Modiano
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781590179536
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- Set in the shadowy Paris of the 1950s, the story revolves around the mysterious figure of Louki, who captivates those around her yet remains elusive. Through the perspectives of four narrators, the novel delves into themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of human connection. It features vignettes of historical figures and draws inspiration from the charismatic Guy Debord's circle, creating a rich tapestry of a bygone era filled with writers, criminals, and drifters, all grappling with the enigma of knowing another person.