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Marshlands

André Gide
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Marshlands

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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André Gide

Marshlands

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

French Literature
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Marshlands by André Gide follows an individual grappling with artistic creation and existential despair. The protagonist is a writer trying to complete a book about a mythological setting, reflecting his own insecurities and challenges with creativity. The narrative explores themes of self-doubt and the philosophical struggle between reality and fiction.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

949 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marshlands by André Gide is hailed for its metafictional brilliance and playful critique of the writing process. Readers appreciate its humor and satirical edge. However, some find its self-referential style challenging and the narrative disjointed. Its intellectual depth appeals to devoted fans of modernist literature, though it may not suit all tastes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Marshlands?

A reader who enjoys Marshlands by André Gide likely appreciates philosophical introspection and satire. They would be drawn to existential themes and metafiction, akin to Kafka's The Metamorphosis or Proust's In Search of Lost Time, valuing nuanced narratives that challenge perceptions of reality and self.

3.8

949 ratings

56%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Humor

French Literature
Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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