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The son of a bookseller, he spent most of his life around books. His father's bookstore was called the Librairie de France and from this name Jacques Anatole François Thibault took his nom-de plume. Anatole France studied at the Collège Stanislaus and after graduation he helped his father by working at his bookstore. After several years he secured the position of a cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre, and in 1876 he was appointed a librarian for the French Senate. Ironic, skeptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was elected to the French Academy…mehr

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The son of a bookseller, he spent most of his life around books. His father's bookstore was called the Librairie de France and from this name Jacques Anatole François Thibault took his nom-de plume. Anatole France studied at the Collège Stanislaus and after graduation he helped his father by working at his bookstore. After several years he secured the position of a cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre, and in 1876 he was appointed a librarian for the French Senate. Ironic, skeptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was elected to the French Academy in 1896 and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921."The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread."
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Anatole France, born François-Anatole Thibault on April 16, 1844, in Paris, France, was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist. He was one of the most prominent literary figures of his time, recognized for his wit, irony, and keen social commentary. France was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921 for his literary achievements. Some of his notable works include: "Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard" (1881): This novel brought him critical acclaim and established his reputation as a writer. "Thaïs" (1890): A historical novel set in early Christian Egypt, exploring themes of faith and sensuality. "Penguin Island" (L'Île des Pingouins, 1908): A satirical novel that critiques the absurdities of society and human nature. "The Gods Are Athirst" (Les Dieux ont soif, 1912): A novel set during the French Revolution, highlighting the dangers of fanaticism. In 1921, Anatole France was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his brilliant literary achievements and the nobility of his style. His works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to be studied for their rich literary and philosophical content. Anatole France remains an influential figure in French literature, celebrated for his incisive social critiques, eloquent prose, and profound insights into human nature.