Author: BAISSETTE, GASTON
Title: L'étang de L'or
Description: Lausanne: La Guilde Du Livre, 1945. First Edition. Original cloth. Slight foxing to endpapers & patedowns. Slight soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat worn, frayed & soiled. ; With plates & illustrations. Slight foxing to endpapers & patedowns. Slight soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat worn, frayed & soiled. ; 21.8 x 15.5 x 2 cms; 203 pages; L'Étang de l'Or (translated as The Golden Pond) is a 1946 novel by French writer and physician Gaston Baissette. Set in the Languedoc region of southern France, the story immerses readers in the tranquil and mysterious world of the region's fishing communities. The narrative unfolds around the lives of fishermen who inhabit reed-covered huts and navigate the ancient canals that trace back to Roman and Phoenician times. The novel captures the essence of a timeless, rural existence, blending elements of nature, tradition, and human connection. Baissette's prose is poetic and evocative, reflecting his deep appreciation for the landscapes and cultures of his childhood. The novel was first serialized in the literary magazine Europe and later published as a standalone work, earning the International Book Guild Prize in 1945. Its themes resonate with those of his other works, such as Le Soleil de Maguelonne and Le Vin de feu, which also explore the Languedoc region's rich heritage and the complexities of human experience. L'Étang de l'Or is celebrated for its lyrical depiction of rural life and its exploration of the profound connections between people and their environment.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Quiet
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Title: L'étang de L'or
Description: Lausanne: La Guilde Du Livre, 1945. First Edition. Original cloth. Slight foxing to endpapers & patedowns. Slight soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat worn, frayed & soiled. ; With plates & illustrations. Slight foxing to endpapers & patedowns. Slight soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat worn, frayed & soiled. ; 21.8 x 15.5 x 2 cms; 203 pages; L'Étang de l'Or (translated as The Golden Pond) is a 1946 novel by French writer and physician Gaston Baissette. Set in the Languedoc region of southern France, the story immerses readers in the tranquil and mysterious world of the region's fishing communities. The narrative unfolds around the lives of fishermen who inhabit reed-covered huts and navigate the ancient canals that trace back to Roman and Phoenician times. The novel captures the essence of a timeless, rural existence, blending elements of nature, tradition, and human connection. Baissette's prose is poetic and evocative, reflecting his deep appreciation for the landscapes and cultures of his childhood. The novel was first serialized in the literary magazine Europe and later published as a standalone work, earning the International Book Guild Prize in 1945. Its themes resonate with those of his other works, such as Le Soleil de Maguelonne and Le Vin de feu, which also explore the Languedoc region's rich heritage and the complexities of human experience. L'Étang de l'Or is celebrated for its lyrical depiction of rural life and its exploration of the profound connections between people and their environment.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Quiet
Price: GBP 14.00 = appr. US$ 19.99 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: LCB63320
- Book number: LCB63320
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