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The Amethyst Ring
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781434476258
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 9 2024
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Amethyst Ring (original title: L'Anneau d'améthyste) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1899. It is part of a trilogy known as Histoire Contemporaine, which includes The Elm-Tree on the Mall and Monsieur Bergeret in Paris. This novel continues to explore the themes of politics, religion, and society in late 19th-century France.
The story follows the character of Monsieur Bergeret, a scholar and intellectual who navigates the complexities of life in a small French town. The amethyst ring itself is a symbolic object that represents the intertwining of personal and political intrigues. As Bergeret interacts with various characters, the novel delves into the tensions between tradition and progress, as well as the impact of political machinations on everyday life.
France's writing in The Amethyst Ring is characterized by its wit, irony, and keen social commentary, offering readers a thoughtful critique of the era's cultural and political landscape.
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