He was the author of a single novel, le grand meaulnes, which has been twice filmed and is considered a classic of french literature. It is a golden world, a time before world war i alain fournier, the author was sadly killed in action on the meuse in 1914, right after the findesiecle. He sees a young woman and is immediately attracted to her. Wanderer, a 1985 science fiction novel by dennis schmidt. Penguin group usa incorporated, 1981 fiction 306 pages. Le grand meaulnes is the only novel by french author alainfournier, who was killed in the first. He was the author of a single novel, le grand meaulnes 19, which has been twice filmed and is considered a classic of french literature. The wanderer by henri alainfournier the greatest books. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. This classic tale of youthful love and longing was alainfourniers only novel written.
Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The wanderer by henri alainfournier le grand meaulnes is the only novel by french author alainfournier. The wanderer, by alain fournier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There is no doubting the classic status of alainfourniers le grand meaulnes. Alainfournier, french writer whose only completed novel, le grand meaulnes 19. The wanderer by alain fournier, first edition abebooks. It was interesting that the story of the lost love was based on real events in alain fourniers short life. Based on his happy childhood in a remote village in central france, alainfournier s novel reflects his longing for a lost world of delight. Review of alainfourniers the wanderer or the end of youth. The wanderer waltari novel, a 1949 novel by mika waltari. The wanderer by alainfournier goodreads share book. The book has a beautiful, albeit melancholic tone to it. Alainfournier and le grand meaulnes the wanderer book.
The wanderer, or the lost domain, is a modern classic. This page contains details about the fiction book the wanderer by henri alainfournier published in 19. Buy the wanderer by henri alain fournier online at alibris. The wanderer le grand meaulnes by alain fournier book resume. Gabel on remembering alainfourniers le grand meaulnes on the. It doesnt help that the novelthe only book fournier published in his lifetimehas had at least seven different titles in english. Alainfournier was the pseudonym of henrialban fournier, a french author and soldier. This is the book for anyone who wants to reclaim some memory of innocence and simplicity in their lives.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity. At any rate, the wanderer, or, le grande meaulnes, to give it the original french title, is certainly a unique and wonderful book. The wanderer le grand meaulnes hardcover january 1, 1958 by alainfournier author see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Julian barnes feared that in rereading alainfourniers great novel, in his 60s, its youthful enchantment might be lost. The lost estate le grand meaulnes by henri alainfournier. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons.
Download or read the wanderer le grand meaulnes book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. Alainfourniers one and only novel due to his tragic death during the first world war evokes dreamlike. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Le grand meaulnes the wanderer book summary and study guide. The slipcase has some wear on the edges but the book is in perfect flawless condition. Sep 26, 2014 it doesnt help that the novelthe only book fournier published in his lifetimehas had at least seven different titles in english. Poems the wanderer old english poem, an old english poem. It doesnt help that the novelthe only book fournier published in his. Alain fournier this is a poignant description of a young french schoolboys first love and his subsequent search for the young girl who inspired it. The wanderer, by alainfournier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alainfournier new directions scarce reprint by new directions published as nc16 in its new classics series circa 1940s. A poll of french readers a dozen years ago placed it sixth of all 20thcentury books, just behind proust and camus. The wanderer sometimes with the subtitle or, the end of youth, the lost domain, the land of lost contentment, the big meaulnes, the magnificent meaulnes.
Apr, 2012 there is no doubting the classic status of alain fournier s le grand meaulnes. Le grand meaulnes is the only novel by french author alainfournier, who was killed in the first month of world war i. Alain fournier the wanderer le grand meaulnes translated from the french by francoise delisle with an introduction by henri peyre and illustrations by dignimont the heritage press, new york, c. The wanderer or le grand meaulnes, a 19 novel by alain fournier. It is a superb book to read when you are young, because it is full of passion, mystery, fog and despair. The wanderer le grand meaulnes first edition by alain fournier author. Julian barnes feared that in rereading alainfourniers great novel, in his. This book is the 967th greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be. His untimely death in action during world war i came just before his twentyeighth birthday, barely one year after the publication of his first and only novel, the minor classic, le grand meaulnes. The wanderer paperback july 1, 1981 by henri alainfournier author 4. It is a glimpse into just one young life that was snuffed out by war, all future promise never to be revealed. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library.
The novel, published in 19, a year before the authors death, is somewhat biographical especially the name of the heroine yvonne, for whom he had a doomed infatuation in paris. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. As with alain fournier s yvonne, she rejects meaulnes. Augustin becomes a leader of the boys, but one day, when off on an. The book is partly based on his childhood unfolding in an atmosphere of mystical unreality beyond which the world of adulthood is perceived. The wanderer by alain fournier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The wanderer hardcover 1958 by alain fournier author 4. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Alainfourniers novel captures the ache of adolescence and the torment of vanishing memories and reveals in moving fashion the simultaneous necessity and. The dust jacket is one of several done for this series by the famous graphic designer alvin lustig. Alainfournier, the wanderer cover art, book cover art. The dust jacket is one of several done for this series by the famous. Mar 30, 2020 alain fournier new directions scarce reprint by new directions published as nc16 in its new classics series circa 1940s. When you grow older, as noticed in other comments, you see the flaws and the blind decisions of the hero, but when you are 16 or 18 years old, it is all emotions to you.