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  • Bibliography:
    2 Books
  • First Book:
    September 1992
  • Latest Book:
    October 2012
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Book List in Order: 2 titles



  • Napoleon Bonaparte escapes exile just before death in this quirky alternate history novel that reimagines the life of the great French emperor. “This comic tale of Napoleon’s imaginary yet all-too-human tribulations poses serious questions abou...



  • Simon Leys, novelist, unflinching cultural and political commentator, Sinologist, and occasional illustrator, presents here timely meditations on the experience and hazards of literary translation. Preceding his essay are observations on everything f...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Simon Leys has published 2 books.

Simon Leys does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Notes from the Hall of Uselessness, was published in October 2012.

The first book by Simon Leys, The Death of Napoleon, was published in September 1992.

No. Simon Leys does not write books in series.