Locus Solus by Raymond Roussel
"Locus Solus" by Raymond Roussel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Martial Canterel, a brilliant scientist who invites a group of friends to explore his expansive and tranquil estate, also named Locus Solus, where he conducts various scientific experiments surrounded by luxurious laboratories and enthusiastic disciples. The narrative hints at intertwining themes of science, adventure, and myth, as it delves into Canterel's explorations and discoveries.The opening of "Locus Solus" introduces us to the protagonist, Martial Canterel, as he takes his guests on a tour of his grand estate. They begin to explore the grounds, filled with various intriguing artifacts, including a statue called the Fédéral, which has a captivating backstory linked to the explorer Ibn Batouta and a legendary queen. As Canterel recounts anecdotes of his scientific pursuits and historical curiosities, he reveals a narrative layer that blends reality with myth, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of imagination and discovery. The guests, intrigued by the stories Canterel shares, symbolize the curiosity and wonder that permeate the book's unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roussel, Raymond, 1877-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Locus Solus |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_Solus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Scientists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Inventions -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19149 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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