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In this novel, a writer is abruptly inserted into a disordered world of school boys by a diabolical professor whose goal is to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 1937, "Ferdydurke" became an instant literary sensation that propelled its young author to fame. The work was deemed scandalous and subversive by Nazis, Stalinists, and the Polish Communist regime, leading to official bans in Poland for decades. Despite these restrictions, the novel remains one of the most influential works of twentieth‑century European literature.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Witold Gombrowicz
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