One character in this work introduces himself as Pedro-Surplus and is accused of stealing some blue jeans. He later uses the name Haroun al Rations and launches into a speech, but he's interrupted by 
One character in this work introduces himself as Pedro-Surplus and is accused of stealing some blue jeans. He later uses the name Haroun al Rations and launches into a speech, but he's interrupted by the phrase "talk, talk, that's all you can do," - a recurring joke because it's the only line spoken by the parrot Laverdure. This book was translated by Barbara Wright, along with its author's other works like The Blue Flowers and Exercises in Style. At the Mount of Venus, the "Dying Swan" is performed by Gabriel, a ballerina dressed in drag whose homosexuality is repeatedly questioned. He's also the uncle of the title character, who falls asleep just as she's about to fulfill her dream to see the title attraction. FTP, name this novel by Raymond Queneau, which was turned into a movie by Louis Malle, and revolves around a pre-pubescent girl who just wants to ride the bus in Paris.
One character in this work introduces himself as Pedro-Surplus and is accused of stealing some blue jeans.
{Zazie} in the {Metro} ({Zazie Dans} le {Metro})