François Mauriac was a French writer whose works are characterized by deep spiritual insight and artistic intensity. In his novels, he penetrated the dramatic corners of human life and is considered one of the most significant Catholic authors of the 20th century. His writing explores the complexities of the human soul and the search for meaning in life.
Night-- A terrifying account of the Nazi death camp horror that turns a young Jewish boy into an agonized witness to the death of his family...the death of his innocence...and the death of his God. Penetrating and powerful, as personal asThe Diary Of Anne Frank,Nightawakens the shocking memory of evil at its absolute and carries with it the unforgettable message that this horror must never be allowed to happen again.
François Mauriac, a notable Catholic novelist and 1952 Nobel laureate, is primarily recognized in the English-speaking world for his 1927 novel. This new translation showcases two significant works: the 1930 novel "What Was Lost" and the 1929 essay "God and Mammon." Raymond N. MacKenzie offers a scholarly introduction that explores Mauriac's religious and artistic challenges, making this edition appealing to both scholars and new readers interested in his literary contributions.
The narrative unfolds through a man's letter to his estranged wife, revealing deep-seated animosity towards her and their children. However, it evolves into a profound exploration of spiritual and psychological struggles with God, family, and self. Mauriac skillfully portrays Monsieur Louis's transformation through the grace of redemption, offering a poignant and sensitive examination of the human heart. This exceptional arc and unflinching introspection contribute to its status as one of the greatest novels, transcending religious boundaries.
Therese Desqueyroux walks free from court, acquitted of trying to poison her husband. As she travels home to the gloomy forests of Argelouse, Therese looks back over the marriage that brought her nothing but stifling darkness, and wonders, has she really escaped punishment or is it only just about to begin?
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L'étouffoir... Ce n'est pas seulement cette lande qui sent le pin brûlé. Maltaverne et ses deux mille hectares, ses papillons cloués à la résine des arbres... C'est aussi cette force obscure qui saisit les êtres, les incendies... Alain est l'héritier de ce domaine. Il aime Marie, du moins il la désire. Mais elle n'a pas de dot et, quand on s'appelle Alain Gajac, on ne se commet pas avec une employée de librairie. Madame Gajac, sa mère, ne rêve que stères de bois et bourgeoisie bien-pensante... Ses fantômes, qui les connaît ? Quant à Jeannette, cette innocente, elle est déjà fauchée avant même que d'être en fleur. Alain sait qu'on la lui destine. Il l'a surnommée " le pou "... Malaise, mal d'aimer... A Maltaverne, le drame couve, exacerbé par le ciel brûlant des Landes. Car tous, à commencer par cet adolescent d'autrefois, ont oublié une chose : vivre...
Peu d'œuvres humaines auront inspiré à François Mauriac autant de pages - échelonnées sur trente années - que celle de Mozart. Sans doute parce que jamais, dans l'ordre de la création, l'humain ne parut avoir plus manifestement partie liée avec le surnaturel, et l'ici-bas avec l'Au-delà. Dans ce livre qui recueille l'essentiel de ses écrits sur la musique, un grand musicien en prose et en vers évoque les morceaux qui accompagnèrent sa vie, et il nous dit quel bouleversement lui vint d'un Mozart tardivement redécouvert