Andre Maurois

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Written in 1928 by French biographer and novelist Andre Maurois, Climates became a best seller in France and all over Europe. The first 100,000 copies printed of its Russian translation sold out the day they appeared in Moscow bookstores. This magnificently written novel about a double conjugal failure is imbued with subtle yet profound psychological insights of a caliber that arguably rivals Tolstoy's. Here Phillipe Marcenat, an erudite yet conventional industrialist from central France, falls madly in love with and marries the beautiful but unreliable Odile despite his family's disapproval. Soon, Phillipe's possessiveness and jealousy drive her away. Brokenhearted, Phillipe then marries the devoted and sincere Isabelle and promptly inflicts on his new wife the very same woes he endured at the hands of Odile. But Isabelle's integrity and determination to save her marriage adds yet another dimension to this extraordinary work on the dynamics and vicissitudes of love.

A Novel

Climates

'M. Maurois's talent is made of proportion, sanity and balance, and his style of a sure skill in the movement and order of ideas. What a picture he gives us of an age, not yet so remote but that our own grandparents or great-grandparents may have figured in it' The Times Literary Supplement

A Biography

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Olympio the Life of Victor Hugo

Olympio

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King Edward and His Times

The first English translation of noted French writer André Maurois' first work, Ni Angel, Ni Bete (Neither Angel, Nor Beast), this satire follows idealistic Philippe Viniès as he begins his new life and work as an engineer in the small town of Abbeville, through his limited involvement with the Revolution of 1848, and his disillusionment with its outcome.

Neither Angel, Nor Beast

First published in 1926, this book presents an extract from the writings of André Maurois (1885-1967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface by the author and detailed notes. A vocabulary of military terms is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the works of Maurois.

Les discours du Docteur O'Grady

First published in 1927, this book presents an extract from Mape, a work by André Maurois (1885-1967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface written by the author and detailed notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the works of Maurois.

Portrait d'une actrice

Lelia: the Life of George Sand; Tr. from the French by Gerard Hopkins

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Alexandre Dumas - A Great Life in Brief

This inspirational book contains sound advice on the art of living by the late historian, biographer, and philosopher, Andre Maurois, one of the most celebrated and prolific French writers of the 20th century. (Philosophy)

An Art of Living

Ariel

'Two Surface-dwellers. Two! He’s a Fattypuff and you’re a Thinifer. There’s no doubt about it!’ This is the tale of two brothers. Edmund is a little on the plump side and Terry is a bit of a rake. When they discover the countries under the Earth they are divided and sent to the warring kingdoms of the Fattypuffs and the Thinifers. The Fattypuffs eat hourly with light snacks in between. The Thinifers like nothing more than discipline and work six days a week. Whether you are a jolly Fattypuff or a driven Thinifer you’ll be rooting for the brothers to bring peace to the countries under the Earth. Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can take the quiz to find out if you’re a Fattypuff or a Thinifer! Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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