The Wind Spirit: An Autobiography (English and French Edition) - Hardcover

Tournier, Michel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807070408 ISBN 13: 9780807070406

Publisher: Beacon Pr, 1988

Synopsis

Includes six autobiographical essays covering the author's childhood, education, and the creation of his major works of fiction

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Language Notes:

Text: English, French (translation)

From Library Journal:

The reader of this well-translated autobiography falls quickly under the charm of Tournier's narrative, which blends personal memories with historical and literary commentary. Reminiscences of childhood and World War II are followed by detailed accounts of his literary career and his interest in "Germanistik." However, Tournier here recounts very selective slices of his life, and his "open ending" entices the reader to turn to his novels, essays, and children's stories, where mythology and philosophy are skillfully interwoven. A rewarding work by the winner of two prestigious literary prizes and juror for the Prix Goncourt.Danielle Mihram, New York Univ. Lib. note: The publication of Margaret Walker's 8 Daemonic Genius , reviewed in LJ 11/1/87, was delayed until this year. The book, which was to have been published by Dodd, Mead, was made available this fall by Warner Books/Amistad Press.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Beacon Pr
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0807070408
• ISBN 13: 9780807070406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 259