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Frank Davison

    Frank Dalby Davison was an Australian author known for his powerful yet concise storytelling. His works often delve into the relationship between humans and nature, exploring themes of loyalty, freedom, and survival. Davison's prose is characterized by a refined, almost poetic style that can evoke strong emotions and profound reflections on fundamental human experiences. His writing often feels like a meditation on the wild landscape and animal kingdom, yet with a deep understanding of the human condition.

    Le Grand Meaulnes
    • Le Grand Meaulnes

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Alain-Fournier's bittersweet novel of youthful ardour and longing is the story of Meaulnes and his search for his lost love. Impulsive, reckless and heroic, Meaulnes embodies the romantic ideal, our search for the unobtainable, and the mysterious world between childhood and adulthood. His beautiful heroine Yvonne is based on the real-life love of the brilliant young author, killed in the First World War after writing this, his only novel.

      Le Grand Meaulnes1966
      3.7