The Wind by Claude Simon

"The Wind" is a novel that delves into the fragmented memories of a soldier during the Spanish Civil War, exploring the themes of time, memory, and the chaos of war. The narrative is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style, with the protagonist's recollections flowing in a disjointed manner, reflecting the disorientation and trauma of battle. The novel's structure mirrors the tumultuous nature of the wind itself, shifting and turning through the past and present, as the soldier grapples with the fragmented pieces of his experiences, trying to make sense of the violence and upheaval that has upended his life.

The 7159th greatest book of all time


Published
1957
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
French

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