Alain Robbe-Grillet and the New French Novel

The book is in fair condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The spine shows some wear, and there is no dust jacket. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings, making it suitable for collectors and scholars interested in the content rather than the exterior condition.

"Alain Robbe-Grillet and the New French Novel" by Ben F. Stoltzfus is a 1964 publication by Southern Illinois University Press, based in Carbondale. This hardcover edition explores the contributions of Alain Robbe-Grillet to the New French Novel movement, a pivotal development in 20th-century literature. With a preface by Harry T. Moore, the book delves into Robbe-Grillet's innovative narrative techniques and thematic explorations that challenged traditional storytelling. Notably, this book is a critical examination of Robbe-Grillet's impact on literary forms and is a valuable resource for scholars of French literature and literary criticism. The absence of a dust jacket and the book's condition suggest it is primarily for collectors interested in the content and historical significance rather than pristine condition. This edition, designed by Andor Braun, is a testament to the academic interest in Robbe-Grillet's work during the 1960s.