Because of his extreme sensitivity to the absurd and grotesque in human affairs, the protagonist of this masterpiece of decadence has estranged himself from society and savors the most bizarre aspects of human existence in his quest for novelty. This landmark novel is filled with weird images and biting wit. Introduction by Havelock Ellis.
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Fantômas by Marcel Allain, Pierre Souvestre, Cranstoun Metcalfe, Robin Walz An evil genius terrorizes Paris with diabolical crimes, and a relentless detective pursues the phantom killer from dark alleys to brilliant salons. The first in a wildly popular series of thrillers, this is the original pulp fiction.
Hunger by Knut Hamsun A modern classic about a penniless, unemployed young writer, this powerful, autobiographical novel paints an unforgettable portrait of a man driven to the edge of self-destruction by forces beyond his control.
