Getting into new French fiction

We all studied the classics at school, but how much do you know about the new generation of French fiction writers? Come with us on a literary journey across France today.

17 06, 2013

Getting into new French fiction: ‘The elegance of the hedgehog’ by Muriel Barbéry

By |2013-06-17T13:16:55+10:00Jun 17, 2013|8 Comments

I hit a rough patch. Like a rocky relationship that was going nowhere, we had to go on a bit of a break, 'Hedgehog' and I. For me, the book has a cynicism that can become wearying. Then I made it to the end. All was forgiven.

14 05, 2013

Getting into new French fiction: ‘The President’s Hat’ by Antoine Laurain

By |2013-05-14T14:35:55+10:00May 14, 2013|2 Comments

The hat is a curious deus ex machina. Its sudden entry into the lives of its wearers transforms them for the better. Daniel, emboldened by his new sartorial accessory, speaks his mind and wins a promotion. Then he misplaces the hat in turn. It is picked up by Fanny Marquant, an aspiring writer...

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