{"product_id":"the-amethyst-ring-anatole-france-9781434476258","title":"The Amethyst Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amethyst Ring\u003c\/em\u003e (original title: \u003cem\u003eL'Anneau d'améthyste\u003c\/em\u003e) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1899. It is part of a trilogy known as \"Histoire Contemporaine,\" which includes \u003cem\u003eThe Elm-Tree on the Mall\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMonsieur Bergeret in Paris\u003c\/em\u003e. This novel continues to explore the themes of politics, religion, and society in late 19th-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows the character of Monsieur Bergeret, a scholar and intellectual who navigates the complexities of life in a small French town. The amethyst ring itself is a symbolic object that represents the intertwining of personal and political intrigues. As Bergeret interacts with various characters, the novel delves into the tensions between tradition and progress, as well as the impact of political machinations on everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrance's writing in \u003cem\u003eThe Amethyst Ring\u003c\/em\u003e is characterized by its wit, irony, and keen social commentary, offering readers a thoughtful critique of the era's cultural and political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anatole France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1434476251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434476258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wildside Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Anatole France","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48152926322943,"sku":"9781434476258","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f77d4092-539c-44b9-b22e-5a5f8cb57e6f.jpg?v=1770780119","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-amethyst-ring-anatole-france-9781434476258","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}