Silence of the Sea / Le Silence de la Mer
A Novel of French Resistance during the Second World War by 'Vercors'
Cyril Connelly translator James W Brown editor Lawrence D Stokes editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:14th May '19
Should be back in stock very soon
This first bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel by Vercors's featuring a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, and a glossary of French terms.
This first bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel introduces Vercors's famous tale to a generation without personal experience of World War II who may not be able to read it in its original language. Now available in paperback, readers are assisted with a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, a glossary of French terms and a select bibliography.
Not only a distinguished piece of fiction but also a brilliant piece of reporting on French resistance.' Life'Saying something new about such a work was the central challenge faced by Brown and Stokes. To my surprise, they have succeeded in meeting this challenge. * French Review *
ISBN: 9781350106239
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 168g
112 pages