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In *W*, Georges Perec alternates autobiographical reflections with a fictional storyline, divided into two parts. The autobiographical thread is a mosaic of uncertain memories, including descriptions of photos that capture moments from the author’s childhood. The novel navigates the overlap between personal remembrance and broader historical events, framing light, evocative scenes against the backdrop of the Holocaust and World War II.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: General Fiction/Autofiction
Authors: Georges Perec
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