Rigadoon

Interesting Facts

• "Rigadoon" is the last book completed by Louis-Ferdinand Céline shortly before his death in 1961.
• The book describes Céline's journey through a devastated Europe at the end of World War II, making it autobiographical.
• Céline uses a unique writing style that includes colloquial language and stream of consciousness, creating a sense of immediacy and chaos.
• The theme of flight and exile is central to "Rigadoon", reflecting the author's personal experiences as he was forced into hiding due to accusations of collaboration.
• The book concludes the trilogy that began with "Castle to Castle" and "North", and is considered an important part of Céline's later work.