Anatole France

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Produktbeschreibung

Anatole France began his career as a poet and a journalist. Le Parnasse Contemporain published one of his poems, La Part de Madeleine. He sat on the committee which was in charge of the third Parnasse Contemporain compilation. He moved Paul Verlaine and Mallarmé aside of this Parnasse. As a journalist, from 1867, he wrote a lot of articles and notices. He became famous with the novel Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard. Its protagonist, skeptical old scholar Sylvester Bonnard, embodied France's own personality. The novel was praised for its elegant prose and won him a prize from the French Academy. Masterful and poignant blending of religious and occult mysticism. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921 "in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament." Anatole France began his career as a poet and a journalist. In 1922, France's entire works were put on the Prohibited Books Index of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BookRix
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736815285
• Artikelnr.: 54659487

Autorenporträt

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.