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"The Red Lily" (French: "Le Lys Rouge") is a novel by Anatole France, first published in 1894. It is a poignant and richly descriptive story that delves into themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships. Set primarily in Paris and Florence, the narrative... Read Full Overview

L'auteur aborde dans ce roman les relations amoureuses avec une acuite qui est poussee jusqu'a la cruaute, sans jamais perdre en justesse, bien au contraire. C'est finalement une sorte de poesie de la douleur qui se tisse au fil des pages et qui prend toujours le lecteur a rebours,... Read Full Overview

The real name of the subject of this preface is Jacques-Anatole Thibault. He was born in Paris, April 16, 1844, the son of a bookseller of the Quai Malaquais, in the shadow of the Institute. He was educated at the College Stanislas and published in 1868 an essay upon Alfred de... Read Full Overview

Anatole France (1844-1924), born Fran ois-Anatole Thibault, was a French author. He studied at the Coll ge Stanislas and after graduation he helped his father by working at his bookstore. After several years he secured the position of a cataloguer at Bacheline- Deflorenne and... Read Full Overview

"The Red Lily" from Anatole France. French poet, journalist, and novelist (1844-1924).

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Le Lys Rouge est un roman historique �����crit par Anatole France en 1896. L'histoire se d�����roule en France au XVIIIe si�����cle et raconte l'histoire d'un jeune aristocrate,... Read Full Overview

Le Lys Rouge est un roman historique �����crit par Anatole France et publi����� en 1896. L'histoire se d�����roule en France au XVIIIe si�����cle... Read Full Overview

"To represent Anatole France as one of the undying names in literature would hardly be extravagant. Not that I would endow Ariel with the stature and sinews of a Titan; this were to miss his distinctive qualities: delicacy, elegance, charm. He belongs to a... Read Full Overview