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  • Henri Duchemin and His Shadows

    by Emmanuel Bove ...
    Translated by Alyson Waters ...
    An NYRB Classics OriginalEmmanuel Bove was one of the most original writers to come out of twentieth-century France and a popular success in his day. Discovered by Colette, who arranged for the publication of his first novel, My Friends, Bove enjoyed a busy literary career, until the German occupation silenced him. During his lifetime, his novels and stories were admired by Rilke, the surrealists, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Voyage Around An Apartment

    by Emmanuel Bove ...
    The interior layout of a Paris apartment reveals the personalities of a newlywed couple. A writer who is suffering from writer's block and his wife are described through their living space.Emmanuel Bove (20 April 1898 – 19 July 1945) was a French novelist and short story writer who became part of the novelist Colette's literary circle in the 1920s. Although his writings were popular and well-known ... Read more

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  • My Friends

    by Emmanuel Bove ...
    Translated by Janet Louth ...
    Bove's tale of a World War I veteran living in postwar Paris, searching for friendship and warmth, is an ironic, entertaining masterpiece by one of France's favorite authors.My Friends is Emmanuel Bove’s first and most famous book, and it begins simply, though unusually, enough: “When I wake up, my mouth is open. My teeth are furry: it would be better to brush them in the evening, but I am never ... Read more

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  • dernière nuit, La

    by Emmanuel Bove ...
    "dernière nuit, La", authored by Emmanuel Bove. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, ... Read more

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