Promise at Dawn by Romain Gary
"Promise at Dawn" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the life of a young man growing up in Eastern Europe, and later in France, under the shadow of his ambitious and eccentric mother. The protagonist's journey takes him through various phases of his life from his childhood, through his experiences as a pilot in World War II, to his adult life as a diplomat and a writer. The story is a tribute to the protagonist's mother, who instilled in him the values of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of grandeur, even in the face of adversity.
The 1157th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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