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In his signature satirical and allegorical style, Anatole France crafts a captivating fantasy tale about a mischievous guardian angel who pilfers books from his charge, an archbishop overflowing with theological literature. After indulging in a voracious reading spree, he transforms into a fallen angel, embarking on a quest to find and rally other fallen angels. Together, they concoct a daring plan to challenge the very authority that has dictated their fates, realizing that a revolt is not just necessary but inevitable. As they gear up for battle to reclaim their destiny—and that of ...

In questo secondo volume della tetralogia della Storia contemporanea, che segue “L’olmo del Mail”, troviamo il signor Bergeret impegnato in discussioni politiche sulla corruzione dei funzionari della Repubblica e su questioni di morale cristiana e non, mentre, nella sua vita domestica (di cui il manichino di vimini è ingrato simbolo), egli acquisisce “l’inestimabile vantaggio di essere tradito”.Cornice musicale: A real slow rag, di Scott Joplin.

Die Schriften der französischen Prosa-Ikone Anatole France wurden zu Beginn des letzten Jahrhunderts vom Vatikan auf den Index verbotener Bücher gesetzt. Ob bei den offiziellen europäischen Gottes-Profis inzwischen ein Umdenken stattgefunden hat ist zu bezweifeln. Jedenfalls zeugen die Erzählungen des Anatole France von einem großartigen Verständnis der praktischen Welt und einem sehr gutem Verständnis der menschlichen Natur – wahrscheinlich deswegen für den Vatikan unverständlich.

In The Gods Are Athirst, a captivating novel by Anatole France, we delve into the turbulent world of the French Revolution through the eyes of Évariste Gamelin, a young Parisian painter whose rise from obscurity to a prominent member of the Revolutionary Tribunal is both swift and chilling. Frances masterful prose paints a vivid picture of how idealism can spiral into fanaticism, leading Évariste to orchestrate a reign of terror that endangers not only his own life but also the lives of his loved ones. This gripping tale serves as a powerful exploration of ambition, morality, and the human ...

The novel (original French title -- L'Île des Pingouins) is a satire on human nature. The first publication was in 1908. These penguins are mistaken for humans by the 97-year-old priest, Father Mael, because of his bad eyesight. He baptizes them, and once baptized, they have no choice but to become human. They take on human traits (build civilizations, go to war, etc.). The book is very funny and powerful. (Summary by Michael)

Es difícil valorar hoy lo que significó Anatole France en su tiempo. Fue un escritor adorado por los liberales del mundo occidental.

Es difícil valorar hoy lo que significó Anatole France en su tiempo. Fue un escritor adorado por los liberales del mundo occidental. En él se daba esa militancia respetuosa por los lugares comunes de lo políticamente correcto.

Anatole France är en fransk författare, anses vara en av de största av en tid präglad av den tredje republiken, var han en av de största litterära kritiker. Han blev en av de mest betydelsefulla samvete av sin tid lockar många sociala orsaker och början av nittonhundra policy-talet. Han fick Nobelpriset för livstid prestation i 1921. Detta 100 citat syftar till att öka tillgången till hans monumentala verk av ett urval av hans viktigaste tankar i ett format som erbjuder tillgängliga för alla.

Marqué par la guerre et les totalitarismes, le XXe siècle produit une littérature entièrement à réinventer, traversée par des courants aussi nombreux que spectaculaires. Cette collection de citations présente la pensée de cinq auteurs incontournables du XXe siècle sous forme concise, accessible et pratique.

In the fourth century, the ascetic Paphnuce leaves his secluded desert hermitage and ventures into the bustling streets of Alexandria, driven by a profound mission to persuade the enchanting and free-spirited actress, Thais, to embrace Christianity. Under the guise of a humble seeker, he manages to captivate her attention and speaks passionately about the eternal truths. To his astonishment, Thais experiences a genuine transformation and retreats to a convent, seeking a life of devotion. Yet, Paphnuce finds himself haunted by her beauty and charm, struggling against his own desires through ...

Baltasar y otros relatos reúne seis relatos y una novela corta del Premio Nobel Anatole France. Una muestra de la maestría de su dominio del lenguaje y de la construcción de situaciones y personajes que quedan durante mucho tiempo en la memoria del lector. Baltasar es la historia de amor y desengaño que lleva al protagonista a convertirse en uno de los Reyes Magos y que años más tarde inspirará la novela Gaspar, Melchor y Baltasar de Michel Fournier.

Embark on a captivating journey with a prominent historian as he navigates his way through the intricate world of rare manuscripts in search of the French version of The Golden Legend. His quest becomes more complex when he encounters the daughter of his long-lost love. Narrated by David Crosby, this gripping tale is sure to keep you hooked till the end.

Love has many forms, many needs. Some fall into the dark, into the shadows. Forbidden love has connotations of desire, of possession but also of matters far more unsavoury. It’s a delicate facet of love that our classic authors explain with careful words and superbly crafted narratives.

Our fear of the Devil, whatever his temptations and rewards, is amplified by the thought of eternal damnation in his hell house service. In this volume our authors are all from Europe and see the Devil in ways that we recognise and yet are culturally distinct to the European mainland.

"700 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 20th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Anatole France and Jules Renard to Marcel Proust and André Gide, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the most famous French novels and poems ever written, including "Carrot Top", "The Little Prince", and "In Search of Lost Time".

Anatole France es un escritor francés, considerado uno de los más grandes del período de la Tercera República, del que fue también uno de los más importantes críticos literarios. Se convirtió en una de las conciencias más significativas de su tiempo al comprometerse con muchas causas sociales y políticas a principios del siglo XX. Fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura por su obra en 1921. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos.

I 1700-talets Paris arbetar huvudpersonen Jacques som stekvändare i sin fars stekstuga Drottning Gåsfot. När stekstugan en dag får besök av abbé Coignard får Jacques ett erbjudande: mot fri mat ska abbén undervisa honom i latin, grekiska och kristendom. Det visar sig att den försupne abbén har minst sagt okonventionella föreställningar om vad ett kristet leverne innebär. Tillsammans stöter de på en mängd bisarra figurer, alla med sina egna säregna idéer om samhället, livet och historien. Drottning Gåsfot är nobelpristagaren Anatole Frances mest älskade och spridda verk.