Anatole France, 1844-1896

By Edwin Preston Dargan

Book Overview

The book ""Anatole France, 1844-1896"" is a biography of the French writer Anatole France, written by Edwin Preston Dargan. The book provides a comprehensive account of France's life, from his birth in 1844 to his death in 1896. It covers his childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer, as well as his later success as a writer and his involvement in political and social issues of his time.The book explores France's literary works, including his novels, essays, and plays, and provides insight into his writing process and creative influences. It also examines his political views and involvement in the Dreyfus Affair, a controversial case in which a Jewish French army officer was falsely accused of espionage.Throughout the book, Dargan provides a detailed analysis of France's personality, beliefs, and motivations, drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and interviews with people who knew him. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring France's world to life.Overall, ""Anatole France, 1844-1896"" is a fascinating and informative biography of one of France's most important writers, providing a nuanced portrait of his life, work, and legacy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142865903X
• ISBN13: 9781428659032
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 792 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"