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Georges Perec’s "Disparition" unfolds in a Paris beset by social turmoil. When the chronic insomniac Anton Vowl vanishes, his companions scour his apartment and diary for clues. The narrative features Perec’s signature parody and wordplay, hinting at a shadow from Vowl’s past that may cast a sinister influence.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Georges Perec
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