What is Raymond Roussel best known for?

Raymond Roussel is best known for Locus solus, published in 1913 with 4 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Raymond Roussel's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Raymond Roussel written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Raymond Roussel, published between 1910 and 1913. The most popular are Locus solus and Impressions of Africa.

Which Raymond Roussel book should I read first?

Locus solus is the usual place to start: it is Raymond Roussel's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.

What genres does Raymond Roussel write?

Raymond Roussel's books on SansFiction are tagged Science Fiction.

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Raymond Roussel

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Books on SansFiction: 2
Published: 1910–1913
Genres: Science Fiction

Start here: Locus solus (1913)

influenced such artists and writers as Marcel Duchamp ("Roussel showed me the way"), Alberto Giacometti, Kenneth Koch, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Leonardo Sciascia, Paul Auster, Georges Perec, and Jim Jarmusch

Common questions about Raymond Roussel

What is Raymond Roussel best known for?: Raymond Roussel is best known for Locus solus, published in 1913 with 4 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Raymond Roussel's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Raymond Roussel written?: SansFiction lists 2 books by Raymond Roussel, published between 1910 and 1913. The most popular are Locus solus and Impressions of Africa.
Which Raymond Roussel book should I read first?: Locus solus is the usual place to start: it is Raymond Roussel's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.
What genres does Raymond Roussel write?: Raymond Roussel's books on SansFiction are tagged Science Fiction.

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