Great Fire of London: A Story with Interpolations and Bifurcations

By Jacques Roubaud

Book Overview

Part novel, part autobiography, The Great Fire of London is one of the great literary undertakings of our time. Both exasperating and moving, cherished by its readers, it has its origins in the author's attempt to come to terms with the death of his young wife Alix, whose presence both haunts and gives meaning to every page. Having failed to write his intended novel ( The Great Fire of London ), instead Roubaud creates a book that is about that failure, but in the process opens up the world of the creative process. This novel stands as a lyrical counterpart of the great postmodern masterpieces by fellow Oulipians Georges Perec and Italo Calvino. First published by Dalkey Archive Press in 1991, now available again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564783960
• ISBN13: 9781564783967
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

hypertext novel - not for those of linear mind

hypertext novel - excellent text read and enjoy