Le Grand Meaulnes by Henri Alain-Fournier
The novel centers around a mysterious and charismatic adolescent, Augustin Meaulnes, who arrives at a rural school in Sologne, France, and quickly becomes the focus of intrigue among his peers. The story is narrated by his friend, François Seurel, who recounts the adventures that ensue when Meaulnes stumbles upon a surreal estate where a lavish party is taking place, leading him to meet and fall for the enchanting Yvonne de Galais. The tale weaves themes of lost love, yearning, and the painful transition from the innocence of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, as Meaulnes becomes obsessed with finding the estate and Yvonne again, embarking on a quest that will profoundly affect all involved.
The 540th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1913
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- French
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- 9th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 49th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 114th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 117th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)