Henri Alain-Fournier
Henri Alain-Fournier was a French author best known for his novel 'Le Grand Meaulnes' (1913), which is considered a classic of French literature. Born on October 3, 1886, in La Chapelle-d'Angillon, he died in battle during World War I on September 22, 1914. His work is characterized by a nostalgic yearning for lost childhood and an idealized rural France.
Books
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1. Le Grand Meaulnes
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.
