The Counterfeiters by André Gide
"The Counterfeiters" is a complex novel that explores themes of authenticity, morality, and identity, primarily through the lens of a group of friends in Paris. The story revolves around a series of counterfeit coins, which serve as a metaphor for the characters' struggles with their own authenticity and self-perception. The narrative also delves into the lives of the characters, their relationships, personal struggles, and their journey towards self-discovery. The book is noted for its non-linear structure and metafictional elements, with the author himself being a character in the story.
The 252nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-400
- Words
- 95,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 27th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 30th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 42nd on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 58th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 59th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 103rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 283rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)