Julien Gracq
Julien Gracq (27 July 1910 – 22 December 2007), born Louis Poirier, was a French writer. He wrote novels, critiques, a play, and poetry. His literary works were noted for their surrealism and dream-like quality, and he was often associated with the literary movement of the Nouveau Roman. Gracq's best-known novel is 'The Opposing Shore' ('Le Rivage des Syrtes', 1951). He was awarded the Prix Goncourt for this novel but famously refused it to avoid commercialization of his works.
Books
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1. The Opposing Shore
The book is a captivating tale of a young military officer who is posted to a remote coastal fortress in an imaginary Mediterranean country. As he awaits a long-anticipated enemy invasion, he finds himself drawn into the local customs and intrigued by the enigmatic presence of the enemy on the opposing shore. The narrative delves into themes of waiting, the passage of time, and the psychological impact of imagined threats, all set against a backdrop of political and military tension.
