Thierry Laget Books
October 2, 1959
Thierry Laget is a novelist whose works delve into the depths of memory and literary history. His writing is characterized by a profound engagement with cities, art, and the very act of writing, often leading to meditative reflections on literature and life. Laget's novels and essays explore the interplay between reality and fiction, seeking out beauty in everyday observations and artistic creations.
Le guide de l'abcdaire.Il explique comment comprendre Proust en regroupant les notices de l'abcdaire selon trois perspectives. Un code de couleurs indique le genre de chaque notice :- L'uvre : les romans, leurs personnages, les essais.- La biographie : la famille, les lieux, les amis et relations.- Le contexte : les arts, la situation historique.A partir de la lecture de ces notices, et grce aux renvois signals par les astrisques, le lecteur voyage comme il lui plat dans l'abcdaire.L'abcdaire.Par ordre alphabtique, on trouvera dans ces notices tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour entrer dans l'univers de Proust. L'information est complte par les clairages suivants :- le commentaire dtaill des diffrentes parties d'A la recherche du temps perdu ;- des encadrs qui expliquent les choix thmatiques ou stylistiques du romancier.Proust racont.En tte d'ouvrage, le rcit de la vie et le sens de l'uvre sont restitus dans leur dveloppement historique. Cette synthse reprend l'articulation du guide de l'abcdaire en dveloppant chacun de ses thmes.
Madame Bovary
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Gustave Flaubert's novel is a landmark of the nineteenth century, known for its influence and controversy. In this Penguin Classics edition, translated by Geoffrey Wall and featuring a preface by Michele Roberts, we meet Emma Bovary, a beautiful yet discontented woman trapped in a mundane marriage to a mediocre doctor. Longing for excitement, she immerses herself in sentimental novels and seeks escape through extravagant spending and affairs. However, her pursuits lead to disappointment and tragic consequences. Upon its publication in 1857, Flaubert's candid exploration of Emma's desires sparked moral outrage, with many women claiming to be reflections of her character. Flaubert famously stated, "Madame Bovary, c'est moi," asserting a personal connection to his creation. Born in Rouen in 1821, Flaubert turned to writing after an illness disrupted his law career. Although the novel garnered immediate acclaim, its frank depiction of adultery led to a trial for immorality, from which he narrowly escaped conviction. Despite limited success during his lifetime, Flaubert's reputation grew posthumously. If you appreciated this work, you may also enjoy Stendhal's The Red and the Black, available in Penguin Classics. A.S. Byatt praised it as "enchanting and terrible," while Kate Summerscale noted its innovative style.
