France

A Man’s Place
"A Man's Place" by Annie Ernaux is a powerful memoir that explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter. Widely regarded as a classic of French literature, the book offers a deeply affecting portrait of family relationships and the impact that working-class values and patriarchal society have on them. Ernaux's spare and direct writing…
The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party is a poignant novel that explores the complex dynamics of relationships and the meaning of family. The book is a powerful meditation on the human condition, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.
Exercises in Style
A classic of French modernism that portrays a Parisian scene in ninety-nine unique ways.
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