Hervé Bazin
Hervé Bazin was a prominent French writer, known for his novels that often explored family dynamics and societal norms. Born on April 17, 1911, in Angers, France, he gained fame with his first novel, 'Vipère au poing' (Viper in the Fist), which is a semi-autobiographical account of his own troubled childhood under a tyrannical mother. The novel is the first part of a trilogy that includes 'La Mort du petit cheval' and 'Le Cri de la chouette'. Bazin was also the President of the Académie Goncourt from 1973 to 1974. He passed away on February 17, 1996.
Books
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1. L'huile Sur Le Feu
"L'huile Sur Le Feu" is a French novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and generational conflict. The narrative centers around a bourgeois family whose members are embroiled in a series of misunderstandings and disputes. The protagonist, a young man, finds himself at odds with his conservative parents, whose values and expectations clash with his own desires and aspirations. As tensions rise, the family's interactions become increasingly volatile, resembling a pot of oil on fire, ready to ignite at the slightest provocation. The novel explores themes of rebellion, tradition, and the search for individual identity within the constraints of familial obligations.
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