| Author |
France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
| Translator |
Jackson, Emilie, 1873-1963 |
| Uniform Title |
Les opinions de M. Jérôme Coignard. English
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| Title |
The opinions of Jérôme Coignard
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| Original Publication |
UK: John Lane, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Opinions of Jérôme Coignard" by Anatole France is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Abbé Jérôme Coignard, a scholar and librarian who engages in various philosophical discussions about society, government, and human nature, all while showcasing his unique blend of skepticism and compassion. The text is both a satire on human folly and a reflection on the wisdom of simple truths. The opening of the novel introduces us to Abbé Coignard through the eyes of his devoted pupil, Jacques Menétrier, known as Tournebroche. It discusses Coignard's biography, his tragic end, and the insights of his character. Notably, Coignard is depicted as a figure of wisdom and gentleness, often holding contrarian views regarding politics and society, demonstrating a disdain for the pomp of rulers and the pretense of statecraft. The narrative is vibrant, with engaging dialogues that explore Coignard's critiques of contemporary issues, including the nature of governance and mankind's intractable flaws, while displaying his belief that true virtue lies in simplicity and humility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74713 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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