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The Opinions of Jerome Coignard
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781434413956
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 9 2024
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Opinions of Jerome Coignard (original title: Les Opinions de Jérôme Coignard) was first published in 1893. The book is a philosophical and satirical work that features the character Abbé Jérôme Coignard, a learned and witty priest whose observations and adventures provide a lens through which France critiques society and human nature.
The novel is structured as a series of essays and dialogues in which Coignard, alongside his young pupil Jacques Tournebroche, explores various topics such as morality, religion, politics, and philosophy. Through Coignard's sharp wit and eloquent discourse, France examines the follies and hypocrisies of his time, often using humor and irony to underscore his points.
The Opinions of Jerome Coignard is known for its engaging prose and the depth of its intellectual and satirical content. Anatole France uses the character of Coignard to express his own views and critiques, making the novel both an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
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