The 1959 novel by Raymond Queneau was a radical experiment in language.

: Zazie, a precocious and foul-mouthed 10-year-old from the provinces, travels to Paris to spend a weekend with her Uncle Gabriel.

: Her only goal is to ride the famous Paris Métro, but her visit coincides with a city-wide transit strike.

: Thwarted by the strike, Zazie runs wild through Paris, encountering a surreal cast of characters including a cross-dressing uncle, a possibly predatory policeman, and various eccentric locals. Literary Style: "Néo-Français"