W, or the Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec (Book Analysis)
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W, or the Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec (Book Analysis)
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Unlock the more straightforward side of W, or the Memory of Childhood with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of W, or the Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec, an autobiographical account of the author's life during the Second World War. In this highly original narrative, the author's childhood in France during the war is recounted alongside a fictional account of life on W, a mysterious island dedicated entirely to sport. The book as a whole delivers a profound meditation on memory, identity and the psychological scars left by childhood trauma. Georges Perec was a French author who became known for his highly experimental writing, and won the prestigious Prix Renaudot for his novel Things: A Story of the Sixties. He died in 1982, and is now widely recognised as one of the most innovative writers of the 20th century.Find out everything you need to know about W, or the Memory of Childhood in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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