Laurent Gaudé

Laurent Gaudé is a French novelist, playwright, and winner of several literary awards, including the prestigious Prix Goncourt.

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  1. 1. The House of Scorta

    A multi-generational saga set in a poor southern Italian village that follows an obstinate, often violent family as they struggle for survival, honor and a disputed inheritance; bound by secrets, superstition and fierce loyalty, successive generations confront love, betrayal and exile beneath a relentless sun, while the novel weaves mythic overtones and vivid landscape into a meditation on fate, identity and the burdens passed down through time.

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  2. 2. Escutai As Nossas Derrotas

    In this compelling narrative, the reader is taken on a journey through time and space, exploring the echoes of historical conflicts and personal struggles. The story intertwines the lives of a French intelligence officer and an Iraqi insurgent, delving into the complexities of war, the weight of defeat, and the resilience of the human spirit. As their paths cross, the novel reflects on the cyclical nature of history and the enduring impact of past battles on the present, offering a poignant meditation on the universal quest for meaning and redemption amidst chaos.

  3. 3. Death Of An Ancient King

    An aging, once-mighty king whose refusal to settle questions of succession sets off a cascade of pride, rivalry and revenge when a young bride and her former lover re-enter his life; told through multiple voices with a spare, mythic lyricism, the narrative follows the gathering of warriors, the inevitable clash between generations and the brutal cost of honor, culminating in sacrifice and the dissolution of a realm.