The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417915637)

The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard is a novel written by the French author Anatole France. The story follows the life of Sylvestre Bonnard, an elderly scholar who spends his days in the Biblioth�����que Nationale in Paris, studying and cataloging rare books. Bonnard is a solitary man who has never married or had children, and he is content with his quiet life of scholarship.However, one day Bonnard's life is turned upside down when he discovers that a valuable manuscript has been stolen from the library. He becomes obsessed with finding the thief and recovering the manuscript, and he embarks on a journey that takes him across France and into the heart of a mystery.As Bonnard delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the theft is linked to a larger conspiracy involving a secret society and a powerful political figure. Along the way, he also reflects on his own life, his regrets, and the choices he has made.The novel is a masterful exploration of the themes of love, loss, and redemption, as well as a meditation on the nature of knowledge and the power of literature. With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of the French countryside, and intricate plot, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard is a timeless classic of French literature.1920. Anatole France is the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, French novelist, poet, critic and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. From the Introduction: Anatole...but a comparatively young man, and a married man, when he imagined Sylvestre Bonnard; we might, in short, refuse to believe the book not strictly autobiographical, but for the reflection that its other personages live with the same vividness for us as does the Member of the Institute. Therese, the grim old housekeeper, so simple and faithful; Madame and Monsieur de Gabry, those delightful friends; the glorious, brutal, heroic Uncle Victor; the perfectly lovable Jeanne: these figures are not less sympathetic in their several roles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Anatole France
ISBN-10: 1417915633
ISBN-13: 9781417915637
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d