What was Sartre's opinion on his novel which included the character The Autodidact?
The Autodidact The Autodidact is a fictional character from Jean-Paul Sartre's 1938 novel, "Nausea." The Autodidact, who lives in Bouville near the protagonist Antoine Roquentin, passes his time by reading every book in the local library in alphabetical order. Self instruction is of critical importance to him, and provides the explanation for his odd behaviour and continual self-delusion.
The Mysteries of Paris The Mysteries of Paris (French: Les Mystères de Paris ) is a novel by the French writer Eugène Sue. It was published serially in 90 parts in "Journal des débats" from 19 June 1842 until 15 October 1843, making it one of the first serial novels published in France. It was an instant success and singlehandedly increased the circulation of "Journal des débats". It founded the "city mysteries" genre, spawning many imitations.