La nausée
About this book
A fascinating existentialist novel, written in the form of a journal, about a historian who moves to a small port in northern France to research a biography he is intending to write. Whilst there his senses become dulled and he becomes increasingly disgusted by his own existence, finding no solace with friends or a woman he begins an affair with.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 146091 readers · 238 pages · ≈ 4 h 24 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read La nausée?
About ≈ 4 h 24 m — 238 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is La nausée?
238 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is La nausée?
It sits on the Philosophy, Fiction shelves.
Is La nausée in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in La nausée?
The main characters include Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980).
Where does La nausée take place?
It is set in France during 20th century.
Who wrote La nausée?
Jean-Paul Sartre.