Embankment of Fog. In 2 volumes
Embankment of Fog. In 2 volumes
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The work of Pierre Mac Orlan (1882–1970), one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and an iconic figure in France in the last century, is truly exceptional. It is striking in its scope and depth, yet also in its appeal to a broad readership. His texts capture a genuine, living France in all its palette of contrasts: from the Parisian underworld with its prostitutes and clochards to the illustrious barons and lionesses of high society.
The works of Mac Orlan—traveler, artist, World War I veteran, war correspondent, pillar of Parisian bohemia, author of popular songs, a magnet for the intellectual elite, and a theorist of the "social fantastic"—are a never-ending, captivating adventure that is impossible to tear yourself away from. His famous laughter—innocent, obscene, and deadly infectious, a laughter at the absurdity of existence—was heard in the twilight of humanity, over a sleeping Europe that had "extinguished its lights."
This two-volume collection includes all of the author's best works, specially translated for this edition by leading Russian translators. The core of this collection is the novel "Embankment of Fog" (1927; adapted for the film by Marcel Carné in 1938, based on a screenplay by Jacques Prévert, starring Jean Gabin and Michèle Morgan)—the central work in the writer's oeuvre.
E. N. Shevyakova's article provides a detailed account of the author's life and work, and all translations are thoroughly commented on. This publication is recommended for a wide range of readers.
The works of Mac Orlan—traveler, artist, World War I veteran, war correspondent, pillar of Parisian bohemia, author of popular songs, a magnet for the intellectual elite, and a theorist of the "social fantastic"—are a never-ending, captivating adventure that is impossible to tear yourself away from. His famous laughter—innocent, obscene, and deadly infectious, a laughter at the absurdity of existence—was heard in the twilight of humanity, over a sleeping Europe that had "extinguished its lights."
This two-volume collection includes all of the author's best works, specially translated for this edition by leading Russian translators. The core of this collection is the novel "Embankment of Fog" (1927; adapted for the film by Marcel Carné in 1938, based on a screenplay by Jacques Prévert, starring Jean Gabin and Michèle Morgan)—the central work in the writer's oeuvre.
E. N. Shevyakova's article provides a detailed account of the author's life and work, and all translations are thoroughly commented on. This publication is recommended for a wide range of readers.
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- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Literary monuments