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La Gloire De Mon Pere [French] [Mass Market Paperback]

Pagnol (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 220 pages
  • Publisher: Editions Flammarion (31 Dec 1995)
  • Language: French
  • ISBN-10: 2877060500
  • ISBN-13: 978-2877060509
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 11.3 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 76,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting story told in an enchanting setting. 5 Jun 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is the reason why i carried on with my French A-Level! Its is the enchanting story of the childhood of Marcel Pagnol. It is written in such a way that you feel you are Marcel and his family are yours. Reading this book on a hot summers day takes you right back to the turn of the last century when Marcel was an inquisitive 8-year-old. He tells the story through the wide eyes of a small boy leaving the town for the first time and discovering a wonderland in the countryside of Provence.

Even if you've never been to Provence, let alone France the descriptions are so vivid that you can almost see the olive trees, feel the hot sun on your skin, hear the cicadas and smell the lavender as you brush against it. Even though this is the story of Marcel Pagnols' boyhood holidays you are unable to put this book down and wish it will never end, but sadly it does. It would be impossible to read one or the other books, they must both be read as one and you are left wondering how two such wonderful stories could end that way. No matter how many times you read these books, you will find yourself hoping that the ending will change this time. The only reason that i haven't given five stars is because this book is so much better in French! I have read both the original and the translation into English and there is definately something lost in the translation. This is such a shame for people who are learning French as some of the colloquialisms can be hard to understand. Nevertheless this book is worthwhile perservering with (but keep a tissue handy for the end).

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A charming autobiography of a boy's maturing. 27 Mar 2001
By Victoria Woodward
Format:Paperback
This book is written as an autobiography - the main theme running through it is that of the author's infancy, and his maturing in both age and thoughts. This is a good read, although I would recommend reading the book also in english if not a native french speaker as some of the language is difficult to understand / written in dialect of provence, so to speak. A charming story with use of subtle humour in places.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and very useful for anybody studying French at any level 27 July 2009
By T. Robinson
Format:Mass Market Paperback
As an A-level French student, it is crucial for me to study the literature of the country. Marcel Pagnol is very well known as a writer, with two of his novels transformed into movies ('Manon des Sources' and 'Jean de Florette'), both of which becoming instant classics. 'La Gloire de Mon Pere' was a little challenging at first, constantly checking the dictionary became a little tedious, but the story itself kept me interested, mainly because of its semi-biographical nature.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT 15 Mar 2006
By "boydjoelle"
Format:Paperback
One of my all time favourite books, takes you right back to your childhood, I will learn French one day just to read the French version.
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4.0 out of 5 stars prompt and efficient delivery 18 Oct 2011
By Peter
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book was received promptly and at a good price -1p! The condition of the book was good - clearly it has been on the shelf for a long time and the paper had changed colour along the edges, but at that price it was OK. Fortunately the book was in good condition - no creases or loose pages. A good purchase for the price!
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5.0 out of 5 stars arrived in good condition 15 July 2011
By cab
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son needed this quite quickly for his school french and it arrive in good condition and on the specified day. Thanks you v.much
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5.0 out of 5 stars All Good ***** 5 Oct 2009
By Mrs. Gemma Cox
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Purchased for my Mum for her use in her french study group. Excellent condition and cheap as chips. She's chuffed to bits :-)
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars French text 22 Oct 2010
By Jennifer S
Format:Paperback
I didn't expect much from this purchase but in future would pay a bit more for a used book to avoid having to rub out/put up with the distraction of other peoples notes written all over the text. Better information about condition of used books
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