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Departure
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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025424712
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Departure is a compelling literary exploration of the human urge to escape the familiar and seek a new life in distant lands. Written by the acclaimed author Roland Dorgelès, this novel captures the restless spirit of the post-World War I era, following characters who board a ship bound for the East in search of adventure, oblivion, or a fresh start. As the voyage progresses, the narrative delves deep into the psychological motivations of its travelers, juxtaposing the romanticized allure of the colonies with the gritty and often disillusioning reality of life in the tropics.
Dorgelès, renowned for his ability to depict complex human emotions, masterfully weaves a tale of escapism, regret, and the search for identity. The work serves as both a vivid travelogue and a poignant character study, reflecting the broader societal malaise and the yearning for exoticism that characterized the late 1920s. Readers will find in Departure a sophisticated blend of atmospheric prose and sharp social observation, making it a significant contribution to early 20th-century French fiction and a timeless meditation on the desire to leave everything behind.
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