The Inferno: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Inferno is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barbusse, Henri (1873–1935). The listed translation credits are O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph) (1890–1941).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Inferno" by Henri Barbusse is a novel written in 1908. An unnamed, isolated narrator discovers a hole in his Paris boarding house wall, granting him a secret view into the neighboring room. Through this peephole, he witnesses a stark parade of human behavior—adultery, theft, death, and other intimate moments—while contemplating their deeper meaning. As his voyeurism intensifies, he must confront what his observations reveal about life, humanity, and his own existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Inferno
- Author credits: Barbusse, Henri (1873–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph) (1890–1941)
Catalogue subjects
- France -- Fiction
- Voyeurism -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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