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Hygiene and the Assassin by Amélie Nothomb (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Hygiene and the Assassin by Amélie Nothomb, which was first published in 1992 to widespread critical acclaim. It tells the story of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Prétextat Tach, who finally decides to grant a number of interviews after learning that he has just months left to live. After driving the first four journalists out with his relentless misanthropy and acerbic tongue, he seems to have met his match in his final interviewer, a strong-willed young woman who has managed to dig up a terrible secret from his past… Amélie Nothomb is a prolific and award-winning Belgium author, with over 20 novels to her name so far. Her work has been translated into numerous languages, and she is one of the most widely read French-language authors active today.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Hygiene and the Assassin by Amélie Nothomb, which was first published in 1992 to widespread critical acclaim. It tells the story of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Prétextat Tach, who finally decides to grant a number of interviews after learning that he has just months left to live. After driving the first four journalists out with his relentless misanthropy and acerbic tongue, he seems to have met his match in his final interviewer, a strong-willed young woman who has managed to dig up a terrible secret from his past… Amélie Nothomb is a prolific and award-winning Belgium author, with over 20 novels to her name so far. Her work has been translated into numerous languages, and she is one of the most widely read French-language authors active today.
Find out everything you need to know about Hygiene and the Assassin 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 on 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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