Nausea
by Jean-Paul Sartre, Lloyd Alexander, Hayden Carruth
Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre, Lloyd Alexander, Hayden Carruth holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 50.9K reader ratings. First published in 1938. The book spans 178 pages.
About Nausea
Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogues his every feeling and sensation about the world and people around him. His thoughts culminate in a pervasive, overpowering feeling of nausea which "spread at the bottom of the viscous puddle, at the bottom of our time, the time of purple suspenders and broken chair seats; it is made of wide, soft instants, spreading at the edge, like an oil stain." Roquentin's efforts to try and come to terms with his life, his philosophical and psychological struggles, give Sartre the opportunity to dramatize the tenets of his Existentialist creed.The introduction for this edition of Nausea by Hayden Carruth gives background on Sartre's life and major works, a summary of the principal themes of Existentialist philosophy, and a critical analysis of the novel itself.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jean-Paul Sartre, Lloyd Alexander, Hayden Carruth |
| Published | 1938 |
| Pages | 178 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 50,876 |
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What genre is Nausea?
Nausea is categorized as Philosophy, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Nausea worth reading?
Based on 50.9K reader ratings, Nausea has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Nausea?
Nausea has 178 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Nausea?
Nausea was written by Jean-Paul Sartre, Lloyd Alexander, Hayden Carruth. It was first published in 1938.
What is the ISBN for Nausea?
The ISBN-13 for Nausea is 9780811201890.0.
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