The Man With The Broken Ear

Edmond About's "The Man With The Broken Ear" is a satirical novel intricately woven within the frameworks of 19th-century French literature. The narrative centers on the peculiar adventures of a man who discovers a dismembered ear, serving as both a literal and metaphorical symbol of the disjointed realities confronting society. About's prose is marked by his sharp wit and keen observational skill...