The Horseman on the Roof by Jean Giono
"The Horseman on the Roof" is a historical novel set in 19th century France during a cholera epidemic. The story revolves around an Italian nobleman who is a member of a secret revolutionary group. He is forced to flee his homeland due to political turmoil and ends up in Provence, where he encounters and falls in love with a beautiful woman. As he travels through the plague-ridden countryside, he faces various trials and struggles, reflecting on the nature of honor, duty, and love.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 31st on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)