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Literary Fiction· France

Nausea

by Jean-Paul Sartre
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1938240 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1938. Antoine Roquentin, a historian in Bouville, begins to feel a profound, inexplicable nausea—an awareness of the sheer contingency and meaninglessness of existence. Sartre's first novel is the supreme philosophical novel of existentialism. Themes of existentialism, nausea, freedom run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1938.

Book Details

AuthorJean-Paul Sartre
Published1938
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages240
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780811201735
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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193810
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nausea about?

Antoine Roquentin, a historian in Bouville, begins to feel a profound, inexplicable nausea—an awareness of the sheer contingency and meaninglessness of existence. Sartre's first novel is the supreme philosophical novel of existentialism.

Who wrote Nausea?

Nausea was written by Jean-Paul Sartre, from France. First published in 1938.

What awards has Nausea won?

Nausea has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1938.

Is Nausea worth reading?

Nausea is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in existentialism, nausea, freedom.

Where can I buy Nausea?

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What category is Nausea?

Nausea is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Nausea from?

Nausea originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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