In the Absence of Men by Philippe Besson (English) Paperback Book

Description: In the Absence of Men by Philippe Besson, Frank Wynne First published in France by Editions Julliard, Paris in 2001. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Elegant, pocket-sized paperbacks, VINTAGE Editions celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word, transporting readers to wherever in the world literary innovation may be found.FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIE WITH MEIt is the summer of 1916 and, with German Zeppelins on the skyline, the men of Paris are off at war. For Vincent, the sixteen-year-old son of a prestigious family, the tranquillity of the city sits at odds with the salons and soirees he attends. But, after an electrifying encounter with the enigmatic writer, Marcel P, draws Vincents desires out into the light, his ever-riskier liaisons with a young solider begin to shape Vincents future.Translated by Frank WynneA short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth Independent Author Biography Philippe Besson is the author of a number of award-winning novels and screenplays. The French edition of Lie With Me sold over 120,000 copies, was a number one bestseller, and won the prestigious Maison de la Presse prize. Review In the Absence of Men is a short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth. It is particularly notable for a totally convincing portrait of Proust * Michael Arditti, The Independent *An astonishing love story, beautifully told. * Time Out *Besson is brave to include Proust but his courage pays off: this is a beautiful, dreamily experimental novel unafraid of describing either joy or pain. * Metro * Promotional Elegant, pocket-sized paperbacks, VINTAGE Editions celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word, transporting readers to wherever in the world literary innovation may be found. Review Text In the Absence of Men is a short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth. It is particularly notable for a totally convincing portrait of Proust Review Quote " Lie With Me is an exquisite whisper that lingers long after youve finished reading it." --Kevin Kwan, author, Crazy Rich Asians Promotional "Headline" Elegant, pocket-sized paperbacks, VINTAGE Editions celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word, transporting readers to wherever in the world literary innovation may be found. Excerpt from Book 1 I am sixteen. I am as old as the century. I know there is a war, that soldiers are dying on the front lines of this war, that civilians are dying in the towns and the countryside of France and elsewhere, that the war - more than the destruction, more than the mud, more than the whistle of bullets as they tear through a mans chest, more than the shattered faces of the women who wait, hoping sometimes against hope, for a letter which never arrives, for a leave of absence perpetually postponed, more than the game of politics that is played by nations - is the sum of the simple, cruel, sad and anonymous deaths of soldiers, of civilians whose names we will one day read on the pediments of monuments, to the sound of a funeral march. And yet, I know nothing of war. I live in Paris. I am a pupil at the lyc Details ISBN1784876364 Author Frank Wynne Pages 192 Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2020 ISBN-10 1784876364 ISBN-13 9781784876364 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 843.92 Language English Series Vintage Editions UK Release Date 2020-09-03 Publication Date 2020-09-03 AU Release Date 2020-09-03 NZ Release Date 2020-09-03 Translated from French Translator Frank Wynne Narrator Jonathan Glover Birth 1954 Death 1988 Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications U.S.M.C Audience General Alternative 9781446485293 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129666605;

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