The Greatest French "Postmodern, Dark Humor" Books of All Time

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Postmodern

Postmodernism is a literary movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by a rejection of traditional narrative structures and a focus on self-reflexivity and intertextuality. Postmodern literature often features fragmented narratives, unreliable narrators, and a blurring of the lines between reality and fiction. It is a genre that challenges the notion of a single, objective truth and instead embraces the idea of multiple perspectives and interpretations. Postmodern literature is often seen as a response to the modernist movement that preceded it, and it continues to be a popular and influential category for contemporary writers.

Dark Humor

Dark humor is a genre of literature that combines humor with themes and subjects that are typically considered taboo, morbid, or controversial. It often involves making light of serious or disturbing topics such as death, violence, and mental illness. Dark humor can be used to satirize societal norms and conventions, challenge the status quo, and provide a unique perspective on the human condition. Books in this category may be unsettling or uncomfortable to read, but they offer a unique and often thought-provoking perspective on the world around us.

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  1. 1. Jerome by Jean-Pierre Martinet

    "Jerome" is a dark and unsettling novella that delves into the life of its eponymous protagonist, a reclusive, grotesque, and morbidly obese librarian who lives in a decrepit apartment. His existence is one of grim routine and perverse fantasies, as he harbors an unhealthy obsession with the young daughter of his landlord. The narrative explores the depths of Jerome's alienation and psychological torment, painting a bleak portrait of a man consumed by his own depravity and the suffocating confines of his solitary world. The book is a stark examination of loneliness, despair, and the human condition, rendered with a visceral intensity that leaves a lasting impression.

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