Conclusion: Au Revoir!
I can’t believe we’ve made it to the end! At the beginning of this course, I remember looking at the list of novels and wondering how they would shape my understanding of the “romance world.” Now that I’ve experienced such a diverse range of texts, I feel that I’ve gained insight into both how these works are written and common themes that connect them. In terms of style, some of the novels were definitely challenging and confusing. I found Combray and Faces in the Crowd especially difficult to follow. On the other hand, texts like Time of the Doves and Agostino felt more engaging. Despite these differences, one thing many of the novels share is their ambiguity. They invite interpretation rather than offering clear answers . For example, in Nadja , readers are left to decide whether Breton has descended into madness alongside Nadja or if he is actually experiencing surreal things. In Money to Burn , the characters’ backstories complicate our judgements. The Book of Chameleons a...
