Nadja

Set in Paris during the fall of 1926, Nadja chronicles the brief yet intense love affair between André Breton and a young woman who adopts the name Nadja, symbolizing hope. As their relationship unfolds, they discuss the book Breton would eventually write about them, capturing their memories and surreal experiences. This first new translation in over sixty years by Mark Polizzotti revitalizes Breton's distinctive prose, while also revealing the enigmatic identity of the real Nadja. Blending infatuation with a reflection on everyday surrealism, Nadja remains a captivating exploration of beauty and the unknown.