Publisher's Synopsis
""At the Sign of the Reine Pedauque"" is a novel written by French author Anatole France. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the life of a young man named Gerard who is sent to study with a group of eccentric monks. The monks, who are members of a secret society, teach Gerard about philosophy, literature, and science. Along the way, Gerard falls in love with a beautiful woman named Madame de Taverney, who is also a member of the secret society. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a satirical commentary on French society and the Catholic Church during the Enlightenment period. The title of the book refers to the name of the inn where the secret society meets.1893. With an introduction by William J. Locke. Anatole France (pseudonym for Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault), was a writer, critic, and one of the major figures of French literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921. At the Sign of the Reine Pedauque is his most celebrated novel; a vast tableau of life in 18th century France. The central figure of the novel, the Abbe Coignard, a complex, ironical and lovable character, reappears in Les Opinions de Jerome Coignard and The Well of Saint Claire.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.
