Label: French Literature

«The Return», unpublished novel, episode 12

Joseph's convalescence was drawing to a close. Deep in bed, he heard a familiar voice, not that of the previous maid, Agathe. It's her, it's Leila, his childhood sweetheart. Their reunion marks the beginning of a period of peace and reconciliation. Joseph now takes part in village life, working, eating and laughing with those who have perhaps become his own.
The torments of the superman

The torments of the superman

Written in 1924, «Le Nouvel Adam» by Geneva novelist and journalist Noëlle Roger has just been republished this year by Editions de La Baconnière. And with the return of the fog, it's the perfect seasonal read. Here's a quick overview.

«The Return», unpublished novel, episode 11

Plunged into a feverish sleep, Joseph dreams. With his old friend Pierre, he wanders across a desolate moor. He remembers loneliness, a past that has died inside him. The two friends walk to the edge of the forest, where a woman awaits them. It's Leila. She has a choice to make, and she chooses Joseph. Pierre collapses...
Monica Sabolo, the secret as true lie

Monica Sabolo, the secret as true lie

Encore en lice il y a quelques semaines pour trois des plus prestigieux prix littéraires français, «La vie clandestine» de Monica Sabolo s’impose comme l’un des romans phares de cette rentrée littéraire. Sur fond d’enquête et d’introspection.