Anatole France, 1844-1896 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162992945)

Anatole France, 1844-1896 is a biographical work written by Edwin Preston Dargan. The book explores the life and career of Anatole France, a French writer and intellectual who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. France was known for his satirical and critical writing style, which often challenged traditional beliefs and societal norms. Dargan's book delves into France's childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer before he turned to writing full-time. It also examines France's literary influences and the social and political climate of France during his lifetime. The book explores France's major works, including The Revolt of the Angels, The Gods Are Athirst, and Penguin Island, and analyzes their themes and significance. Additionally, Dargan provides insight into France's personal life, including his relationships with women and his political views. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography of France's works and a timeline of his life. Overall, Anatole France, 1844-1896 is a detailed and informative biography of one of France's most influential writers. It provides a fascinating look into the life and works of a literary icon and sheds light on the cultural and political landscape of France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edwin Preston Dargan
ISBN-10: 1162992948
ISBN-13: 9781162992945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 794
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.58d