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“The Supermale” by Alfred Jarry was first published in 1902. The French title of the novel is “Le Sumale.”
The storyline is darkly humorous and irreverent. The story also has certain elements of science fiction.
The story presents a race between a train and a team of cyclists who get their energy from perpetual motion food and the exploits of a Supermale who happens to be capable of miraculous feats of endurance and sexual athleticism.
“Supermale” was the last novel written by Alfred Jarry. The book was translated into English language by Barbara Wright in 1968.
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Chapter One: Introduction
The Supermale
by Alfred Jarry was first published in 1902. The French title of the novel is Le Sumale.
The storyline is darkly humorous and irreverent. The story also has certain elements of science fiction.
The story presents a race between a train and a team of cyclists who get their energy from perpetual motion food and the exploits of a Supermale who happens to be capable of miraculous feats of endurance and sexual athleticism.
Supermale
was the last novel written by Alfred Jarry. The book was translated into English language by Barbara Wright in 1968.
The major part of the story is set on Andre Marcueil’s estate that is known as Chateau de Lurance.
The story is set in the 1920s. The story is about the events taking place in the near future. The book was being written in 1902 and it was published in the same year.
Chapter Two: Major Characters
Andre Marcueil
Andre Marcueil is the Supermale of the novel. His actions and exploits are described by a third person narrator.
As the book opens, Andre Marcueil is presented as a misunderstood and psychologically scarred person
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