Anatole France

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Child Life in Town and Country (eBook, PDF)

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Though putatively geared for younger audiences, these sophisticated and darkly nuanced tales and sketches bear the mark of Anatole France's ironic, detached authorial presence. From original works to re-imagined versions of classic folktales, it's a charming and thought-provoking collection.

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Anatole France, the pen name of François-Anatole Thibault (1844-1924), was a distinguished French poet, journalist, and novelist, with a career that reflected the aesthetic and intellectual developments of his time. France was born in Paris to a family of booksellers, where he was exposed to literature from an early age. Subsequently, his love for the written word came to define his life's work. A member of the Académie Française and a Nobel Laureate in Literature in 1921, his literary style is noted for its irony and skepticism, often delving into discussions of social justice and humanity, while reflecting a deep humanistic concern (Nobel Prize, 1921). Among his extensive literary contributions, 'Child Life in Town and Country' offers a charming portrayal of childhood experiences and idiosyncrasies. The book exemplifies France's delicate and insightful narrative style, wherein he captures the essence of French society through the innocent eyes of children. This work, along with 'The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard' (1881), and 'The Revolt of the Angels' (1914), corroborates France's status as an eminent literary figure whose works have left an indelible mark on the annals of French literature. France's legacy is one of wit and humanity, with his prose often mirroring the complexities and profundities of life itself.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776670604
• Artikelnr.: 45259024