My Friend's Book (1913)

By Anatole France and J. Lewis May (Trans.) Anatole France

Book Overview

My Friend's Book is a novel written by French author Anatole France and originally published in 1913. The book tells the story of a young man named Jacques who discovers a mysterious book in his friend's library. The book is written in a language that Jacques cannot decipher, but he is captivated by its beauty and spends many hours trying to unravel its secrets.As Jacques becomes more and more obsessed with the book, he begins to neglect his own life and relationships. His friend, who is concerned about Jacques' behavior, tries to intervene and convince him to let go of the book. However, Jacques is unable to do so and becomes increasingly isolated and unhinged.The novel explores themes of obsession, friendship, and the power of art. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the nature of creativity and the role of the artist in society.Overall, My Friend's Book is a fascinating and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and the human psyche.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: 1164178695
• ISBN13: 9781164178699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"