What is the genre of "The Wall" by Jean-Paul Sartre?

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What is the genre of "The Wall" by Jean-Paul Sartre?
Good question. I'd put in the category of the political/philosophical fable; Sartre seems more intent on making philosophical points and delivering political critiques than entertaining the reader.

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