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Sainte Colline
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285 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1947
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Gabriel Chevallier
84Ìýbooks25ÌýfollowersGabriel Chevallier (3 May 1895 â€� 6 April 1969) was a French novelist widely known as the author of the satire Clochemerle.
Born in Lyon in 1895, Gabriel Chevallier was educated in various schools before entering Lyon École des Beaux-Arts in 1911. He was called up at the start of World War I and wounded a year later, but returned to the front where he served as an infantryman until the war's end. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. Following the war he undertook several jobs including art teacher, journalist and commercial traveller before starting to write in 1925. His novel La Peur (Fear) published in 1930 drew upon his own experiences and formed a damning indictment of the war. He was married with one son and died in Cannes in 1969.
Clochemerle was written in 1934 and has been translated into twenty-six languages and sold several million copies. It was dramatised first in a 1947 film by Pierre Chenal and in 1972 by the BBC. He wrote two sequels: Clochemerle Babylon (Clochemerle-Babylone, 1951), and Clochemerle-les-Bains (1963). In the USA the Clochemerle books were published under the English titles The Scandals of Clochemerle (for Clochemerle in 1937) and The Wicked Village (Clochemerle-Babylone, 1956).
Others translated into English include Sainte Colline (1937), Cherry (Ma Petite Amie Pomme, 1940), The Affairs of Flavie or The Euffe Inheritance (Les Héritiers Euffe, 1945) and Mascarade (1948).
Other books in French include Clarisse Vernon, Propre à Rien, Chemins de Solitude and Le Petit Général.
Born in Lyon in 1895, Gabriel Chevallier was educated in various schools before entering Lyon École des Beaux-Arts in 1911. He was called up at the start of World War I and wounded a year later, but returned to the front where he served as an infantryman until the war's end. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. Following the war he undertook several jobs including art teacher, journalist and commercial traveller before starting to write in 1925. His novel La Peur (Fear) published in 1930 drew upon his own experiences and formed a damning indictment of the war. He was married with one son and died in Cannes in 1969.
Clochemerle was written in 1934 and has been translated into twenty-six languages and sold several million copies. It was dramatised first in a 1947 film by Pierre Chenal and in 1972 by the BBC. He wrote two sequels: Clochemerle Babylon (Clochemerle-Babylone, 1951), and Clochemerle-les-Bains (1963). In the USA the Clochemerle books were published under the English titles The Scandals of Clochemerle (for Clochemerle in 1937) and The Wicked Village (Clochemerle-Babylone, 1956).
Others translated into English include Sainte Colline (1937), Cherry (Ma Petite Amie Pomme, 1940), The Affairs of Flavie or The Euffe Inheritance (Les Héritiers Euffe, 1945) and Mascarade (1948).
Other books in French include Clarisse Vernon, Propre à Rien, Chemins de Solitude and Le Petit Général.
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January 27, 2025I just discovered the following account of what this novel is about:
'"Sainte Colline" by Gabriel Chevallier is a caustic and vibrant novel that takes readers on a gripping journey into the author's formative years at the Sainte Marie religious College in Saint Chamond, Loire, in the year 1912. In this scathing narrative, Chevallier masterfully exposes the oppressive and often absurd world of Catholic schooling, where the dogma of the Church clashes with youthful curiosity and rebellion.
'With razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humor, Chevallier paints a vivid picture of the rigid discipline, eccentric teachers, and peculiar rituals that dominate life within the school's austere walls. Through the eyes of a spirited young protagonist, readers witness a battle of wills between tradition and independent thought, leading to a thrilling exploration of faith, conformity, and the resilience of youthful spirit. "Sainte Colline" is an unforgettable literary work that challenges conventions and leaves an indelible mark on the reader's soul.'
and on the basis of that information I have decided it will be one of my first purchases in 2025.
'"Sainte Colline" by Gabriel Chevallier is a caustic and vibrant novel that takes readers on a gripping journey into the author's formative years at the Sainte Marie religious College in Saint Chamond, Loire, in the year 1912. In this scathing narrative, Chevallier masterfully exposes the oppressive and often absurd world of Catholic schooling, where the dogma of the Church clashes with youthful curiosity and rebellion.
'With razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humor, Chevallier paints a vivid picture of the rigid discipline, eccentric teachers, and peculiar rituals that dominate life within the school's austere walls. Through the eyes of a spirited young protagonist, readers witness a battle of wills between tradition and independent thought, leading to a thrilling exploration of faith, conformity, and the resilience of youthful spirit. "Sainte Colline" is an unforgettable literary work that challenges conventions and leaves an indelible mark on the reader's soul.'
and on the basis of that information I have decided it will be one of my first purchases in 2025.
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