Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Novels of Anatole France is a collection of three literary masterpieces by the renowned French author Anatole France. The first novel in the collection, Penguin Island, is a satirical work that tells the story of a fictional island inhabited by penguins who are endowed with human-like qualities and intelligence. The novel is a commentary on the absurdity of human society and the follies of politics and religion.The second novel, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard, is a poignant tale of an aging scholar who becomes obsessed with a young woman and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads him to question his own beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.The third and final novel in the collection, The Revolt of the Angels, is a philosophical work that imagines a rebellion of angels against God and explores the nature of free will, morality, and the human condition. The novel is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of existence and the meaning of life.Overall, The Great Novels of Anatole France is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and philosophy. With its rich language, insightful observations, and compelling characters, this collection is a true masterpiece of modern literature.1890. Translations by A.W. Evans, Lafcadio Hearn, and Mrs. Wilfrid Jackson. 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. This volume contains three of his novels: Penguin Island, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard and The Revolt of the Angels. 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.
