{"product_id":"the-elm-tree-on-the-mall-anatole-france-9780809532605","title":"The Elm-Tree on the Mall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Elm-Tree on the Mall\u003c\/em\u003e (original title: \u003cem\u003eL'Orme du mail\u003c\/em\u003e) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1897. It is the first book in his \u003cem\u003eHistoire contemporaine\u003c\/em\u003e (Contemporary History) series, which also includes \u003cem\u003eThe Amethyst Ring\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonsieur Bergeret in Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Wicker Work Woman\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in a small provincial town in France and revolves around the life of Monsieur Bergeret, a scholar and intellectual. Through his observations and interactions with the townspeople, the novel explores the social and political tensions of the time, including the Dreyfus Affair, which serves as a backdrop to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrance uses his characteristic wit and irony to critique the hypocrisy and absurdities of bourgeois society, while also reflecting on the complexities of human relationships. \u003cem\u003eThe Elm-Tree on the Mall\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its keen social commentary and its exploration of the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anatole France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0809532603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780809532605\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 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d","brand":"Anatole France","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48457575465215,"sku":"9780809532605","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7972b9e7-c51c-4dae-95d9-7c871784b930.jpg?v=1777400032","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-elm-tree-on-the-mall-anatole-france-9780809532605","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}