This article is about a novel. For other uses, see Map–territory relation.
2010 novel by Michel Houellebecq
The Map and the Territory
English hardcover edition
Author
Michel Houellebecq
Original title
La carte et le territoire
Country
France
Language
French
Publisher
Flammarion
Publication date
4 September 2010
Pages
428
ISBN
978-2-08-124633-1
The Map and the Territory (French: La carte et le territoire, French pronunciation:[lakaʁtelətɛʁitwaʁ]) is a novel by French author Michel Houellebecq. The narrative revolves around a successful artist, and involves a fictional murder of Houellebecq. It was published on 4 September 2010 by Flammarion and received the Prix Goncourt, the most prestigious French literary prize, in 2010.[1] The title is a reference to the map–territory relation.
The Map and the Territory is Michel Houellebecq's fifth novel. It was published five years after his prior novel, The Possibility of an Island. The Map and the Territory was among the most eagerly awaited and discussed novels of the 2010 literary season in France.[2][3] The first printing was for 120,000 copies, as announced by the publisher.[3] An English translation by Gavin Bowd was published in January 2012.
The Map and the Territory received the Prix Goncourt on 8 November 2010 on the first ballot with seven votes against two for Apocalypse bébé by Virginie Despentes.[4]
^"Houellebecq wins top French book prize". BBC News. 8 November 2010.
^"Houellebecq entre en scène". Le Figaro (in French). 17 August 2010.
^ ab"Michel Houellebecq en territoire réservé". Libération (in French). 19 August 2010.
^"Michel Houellebecq remporte le prix Goncourt". Le Figaro (in French). 8 November 2010.
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