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Clochemerle
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- Book Synopsis
- A funny look at the social and political dynamic of French village life. Gabriel Chevallier's delightful novel Clochemerle satirizes the titanic confrontation of secular and religious forces in a small wine-growing village in Beaujolais. The eruption begins when the socialist mayor decides that he wants to leave behind a monument to his administration's achievements. He takes as his model the ancient Romans, who were famous for two things: hygiene and noble edifices. Thus, he decides to unite the two concepts...by constructing a public urinal in the centre of town. There is one problem, however: the chosen locale is next to the village church, and this outrages the ecclesiastical party. *Perfect for fans of Joanne Harris's Chocolate*
- About The Author
- Gabriel Chevallier was born in Lyon in May 1895. He wrote Clochemerle in 1934 and Propre a Rien in 1938. He died in Cannes in April 1969.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780099453888
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Vintage Classics, (02 September 2004)
- Number of Pages
- 317
- Weight
- 239 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 128 x 20 mm
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