Alain-Fournier, a celebrated French author, explored the intricate landscapes of youth, lost innocence, and the ephemeral nature of first love within his singular novel. His work is characterized by a dreamlike, melancholic style, offering profound psychological insights into the adolescent psyche. He masterfully employs evocative imagery and symbolism to capture the delicate transition from childhood to adulthood. Fournier's literary legacy lies in his timeless portrayal of yearning for the unattainable and the fragility of human connection.
'He too began to chase the great pierrot through the corridors of the château...' A novel of desperate yearning and vanished adolescence, the story of Meaulnes and his restless search for a lost, enchanted world has the atmosphere of a dream and the purity of a fairy tale. A new series of twenty distinctive, unforgettable Penguin Classics in a beautiful new design and pocket-sized format, with coloured jackets echoing Penguin's original covers.