Death on Credit

Historical Context and Significance

Published in 1936, Louis-Ferdinand Céline's novel «Death on Credit» is a significant work in 20th-century literature. This book continues the style and themes initiated in his previous novel «Journey to the End of the Night». Céline employs stream of consciousness and colloquial language to convey the inner world and experiences of the protagonist, Ferdinand. The novel explores themes of poverty, despair, and human cruelty, offering a dark and pessimistic view of society. Céline's influence on literature is evident in his innovative writing style, which impacted many subsequent writers, including postmodernists. His works also sparked controversy due to the author's anti-Semitic views, adding complexity to the assessment of his literary legacy. «Death on Credit» remains an important text for studying both literary innovations and the historical and social issues raised in the work.