1930 novel by Marcel Aymé
La Rue sans nom | Author | Marcel Aymé |
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| Language | French |
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| Genre | Novel |
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Publication date | 1930 |
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| Publication place | France |
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La Rue sans nom is a novel by Marcel Aymé, published in June 1930.[1] It was adapted into a film in 1934 by Pierre Chenal.
Plot
The story focuses on a street in the Parisian banlieue where Italian and French workers reside. Their neighborhood will soon be demolished, but a mysterious character hides himself in this street.
The main themes are xenophobia, poverty, the importance of alcohol, love, madness and aging.
Film adaptation
Notes and references
- ^ Albert Schinz, « L'année Littéraire Mil Neuf Cent Trente » The Modern Language Journal, 1931 (Feb.)Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 361-370.
- ^ Street Without a Name on IMDB