The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

Name: The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
Author: Anatole France

by Anatole France

Novel about an elderly scholar who discovers a manuscript linking him to a crime

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Anatole France

French author and Nobel laureate known for his elegant ironic style and sharp social satire. His Penguin Island and The Gods Are Athirst blend historical allegory with biting commentary on human folly and political corruption.

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