Anatole France

The White Stone (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1905, The White Stone was, in part, a rebuttal to the racist "yellow peril" fever of the time - a book about "white peril" and the rise of socialism...

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ozymandias Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781531279479
• Artikelnr.: 52059904

Autorenporträt

Anatole France, born François-Anatole Thibault on April 16, 1844, in Paris, France, was a renowned French poet, journalist, and novelist. Widely recognized for his ironic and skeptical approach to literature, France became one of the most celebrated intellectual figures of his time. He was often regarded as the ideal French man of letters, known for his sharp wit and insightful critiques of society and culture. France's education took place at Collège Stanislas in Paris, which laid the foundation for his literary career. Over the years, he authored several best-selling works that gained both popularity and critical acclaim. His literary contributions spanned various genres, with notable works that engaged deeply with historical and philosophical themes. France married twice, first to Valerie Guérin de Sauville (1877-1893) and later to Emma Laprévotte (1920-1924). He had two daughters, Suzanne Thibault and Suzanne France. Anatole France passed away on October 12, 1924, at the age of 80, leaving behind a lasting legacy in French literature. His works continue to influence generations of readers and writers.