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Discover the compelling narrative of 'Querelle of Roberval,' a captivating trade paperback published by Biblioasis in 2022. This compelling homage to Jean Genet's legendary antihero delves deep into themes of justice, passion, and murderous revenge, making it a must-read for those intrigued by modern tragedies. Set in the chilling backdrop of Roberval, a quaint logging town in northern Quebec, the story unfolds amidst a millworkers' strike that threatens to tear the community apart. While the workers rally for a better future, the arrival of the enigmatic Querelle from Montreal adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to their struggle. Querelle is not just a participant; he becomes a symbol of both hope and chaos, walking the picket lines by day and igniting fervor by night. This deeply immersive novel examines the intersection of class struggle and personal desire in a beautifully written narrative. With its robust characters and gripping plot, 'Querelle of Roberval' invites readers into a world where passion collides with turmoil. Are you ready to experience this modern tragedy? Add it to your collection today and explore the depths of human experience. Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for shipping. Please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771963541
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Biblioasis
Description:
Homage to Jean Genet’s antihero and a brilliant reimagining of the ancient form of tragedy, Querelle of Roberval, winner of the Marquis de Sade Prize, is a wildly imaginative story of justice, passion, and murderous revenge.
When millworkers in Roberval, a northern Quebec logging town, go on strike, the conflict rips the close-knit community apart, and despite the workers’ solidarity, their individual struggles and demands further escalate tensions within the group. They remain united by the desire to escape poverty and exact revenge on their boss, but when Brian Ferland decrees a lockout and awakens in them a buried rage, they rally around the mysterious and magnetic influence of Querelle, a dashingly cosmopolitan newcomer from Montreal. By day, Querelle walks the picket lines with his cohort, but at night he breaks bottles on the beach and settles scores with baseball bats and the town’s privileged young men flock to his apartment for sex. As positions harden and both sides refuse to yield, sand stalls the gears of the economic machine and the tinderbox of class struggle and entitlement ignites in a firestorm of passions carnal and violent.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771963541
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Biblioasis
Description:
Homage to Jean Genet’s antihero and a brilliant reimagining of the ancient form of tragedy, Querelle of Roberval, winner of the Marquis de Sade Prize, is a wildly imaginative story of justice, passion, and murderous revenge.
When millworkers in Roberval, a northern Quebec logging town, go on strike, the conflict rips the close-knit community apart, and despite the workers’ solidarity, their individual struggles and demands further escalate tensions within the group. They remain united by the desire to escape poverty and exact revenge on their boss, but when Brian Ferland decrees a lockout and awakens in them a buried rage, they rally around the mysterious and magnetic influence of Querelle, a dashingly cosmopolitan newcomer from Montreal. By day, Querelle walks the picket lines with his cohort, but at night he breaks bottles on the beach and settles scores with baseball bats and the town’s privileged young men flock to his apartment for sex. As positions harden and both sides refuse to yield, sand stalls the gears of the economic machine and the tinderbox of class struggle and entitlement ignites in a firestorm of passions carnal and violent.