La Rue sans nom explained

La Rue sans nom
Author:Marcel Aymé
Country:France
Language:French
Genre:Novel
Release Date:1930

La Rue sans nom is a novel by Marcel Aymé, published in June 1930.[1] It was adapted into a film in 1934 by Pierre Chenal.

Plot

The story focuses on a street in the Parisian banlieue where Italian and French workers reside. Their neighborhood will soon be demolished, but a mysterious character hides himself in this street.

The main themes are xenophobia, poverty, the importance of alcohol, love, madness and aging.

Film adaptation

Notes and references

  1. Albert Schinz, « L'année Littéraire Mil Neuf Cent Trente » The Modern Language Journal, 1931 (Feb.)Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 361-370.
  2. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142812/ Street Without a Name