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Paris: Denoël et Steele, 1932. First Trade edition, with "Le Flute Corsaire" advertised on the bottom right of rear wrapper as "Sous presse", but with imprint below red frame, no ads. Imprimerie Française de 'l'édition...`. 623pp. 8vo. Printed wrappers. Very Good. First Trade edition, with "Le Flute Corsaire" advertised on the bottom right of rear wrapper as "Sous presse", but with imprint below red frame, no ads. Imprimerie Française de 'l'édition...`. 623pp. 8vo. En français dans le texte 366; Connolly, The Modern Movement 74F

Voyage au bout de la nuit (Journey to the End of the Night) is the first novel by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, published in 1932. It is a semi-autobiographical work centering on the experiences of its protagonist, Bardamu, as he navigates the brutal realities of World War I, colonial Africa, and the industrialized society of post-war Europe.

First editions have Gallimard's NRF logo and the date 1932 on the title page.