Ernaux, Annie
La Place Pb
- ISBN 13:
- 9780423516203
- author:
- Ernaux, Annie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Annie Ernaux's A Man's Place is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and social class. The author recounts her father's life, from his childhood as an uneducated labourer to his eventual material comfort, revealing the shame that haunted him throughout his life. Ernaux scrutinizes the importance her father placed on manners and language, which came naturally to her but struggled for him in his daily life. As she grew up, Ernaux became a skilled observer of human nature, while her father matured into old age with a more accepting view of life. This book offers a nuanced portrayal of a complex family relationship, shedding light on the social and cultural pressures that shape our lives.
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