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Anatole France (born François-Anatole Thibault, 1844-1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist, who was a member of the Académie française and won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Anatole France, the Nobel prize winning French author, turns to a historical subject for this two-volume Life of Joan of Arc. Thoroughly researched with a wealth of references, he sought to bring a rationalist viewpoint to the legendary French heroine and to examine and, where necessary, overturn the superstitious additions to her history. He also hoped to counteract the Church's interpretation of her life, as that institution was, in 1908, well on the way to declaring her a saint. The two original volumes of the Winifred Stephens translation are published together as one for the reader's convenience, and come complete with the black and white illustrations. Volume I covers Joan's early life and visions, and her military career up to the coronation of King Charles at Reims. Volume II deals with Joan's later military campaigns, her capture, trial and execution and the events that followed her death.

Anatole France (François-Anatole Thibault, 1844-1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist, a member of the Academie Francaise, and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. Here, France claims to be but the editor of the notations of the opinions of the Abbe Jerome Coignard made by a humble cook's son.

Anatole France (François-Anatole Thibault, 1844-1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist, a member of the Academie Francais, and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. The Gods Are Athirst (also translated as The Gods Will Have Blood) is set during the French Revolution.

The White Stone (original title: La Pierre Blanche) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1905. The book is a satirical exploration of politics, philosophy, and society, reflecting France's keen insight into human nature and his characteristic wit.The story revolves around a fictional symposium, where a group of intellectuals and politicians gather to discuss the future of humanity and the possibility of creating a utopian society. Through their debates and conversations, France critiques various social and political ideologies, highlighting the complexities and contradictions inherent in human attempts to achieve perfection.The novel's title, The White Stone, symbolizes the ideal of a flawless society, serving as a metaphor for the aspirations and challenges faced by those who seek to improve the world. France uses this premise to explore themes of idealism, progress, and the limitations of human reason.The White Stone is noted for its clever dialogue and philosophical depth, offering readers a rich and thought-provoking commentary on the social and political issues of France's time.

Anatole France, the Nobel-prize winning French author, turns to a historical subject for this two-volume Life of Joan of Arc. Thoroughly researched with a wealth of references, he sought to bring a rationalist viewpoint to the legendary French heroine and to examine and, where necessary, overturn the superstitious additions to her history. He also hoped to counteract the Church's interpretation of her life, as that institution was, in 1908, well on the way to declaring her a saint. Volume I covers Joan's early life and visions, and her military career up to the coronation of King Charles at Reims.

The Elm-Tree on the Mall (original title: L'Orme du mail) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1897. It is the first book in his Histoire contemporaine (Contemporary History) series, which also includes The Amethyst Ring, Monsieur Bergeret in Paris, and The Wicker Work Woman.The novel is set in a small provincial town in France and revolves around the life of Monsieur Bergeret, a scholar and intellectual. Through his observations and interactions with the townspeople, the novel explores the social and political tensions of the time, including the Dreyfus Affair, which serves as a backdrop to the story.France uses his characteristic wit and irony to critique the hypocrisy and absurdities of bourgeois society, while also reflecting on the complexities of human relationships. The Elm-Tree on the Mall is known for its keen social commentary and its exploration of the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressures.