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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, which centres around a man who relentlessly chases joy from Africa to New York, before discovering the truth about his pursuit of happiness. Despite controversy due to the novel’s unapologetic condemnation of post-war Europe, the novel has inspired films, songs and even other authors in the decades since its publication, making it an essential work to read and understand.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, which centres around a man who relentlessly chases joy from Africa to New York, before discovering the truth about his pursuit of happiness. Despite controversy due to the novel’s unapologetic condemnation of post-war Europe, the novel has inspired films, songs and even other authors in the decades since its publication, making it an essential work to read and understand.
Find out everything you need to know about Journey to the End of the Night in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
French doctor and writer
Born in Courbevoie (France) in 1894
Died in Meudon in 1961
Notable works:
Death on Credit (1936), novel
Cannon-Fodder (1949), novel
North (1960), novel
Louis Ferdinand Destouches, known as Céline, was a French author who was born in 1894 and died in 1961. He is considered one of the major novelists of the 20th century for his works, including Journey to the End of the Night (1932) and Death on Credit (1936).
A trained doctor, he drew the main inspiration for his literary works from an unusual life path which saw him visit multiple destinations (England, Cameroon, USA) and try different jobs. The experiences that resulted from this served as the foundation for the condemnation of the hardships of his era. This process led him to form opinions
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