Muriel Barbery
Muriel Barbery is a French novelist and professor of philosophy. She is best known for her novel 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' ('L'Élégance du hérisson'), which has been translated into numerous languages and received critical acclaim worldwide. Barbery's work often explores themes of beauty, art, and the meaning of life through a philosophical lens.
Books
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1. The Elegance of the Hedgehog
The novel is a profound contemplation of life as seen through the eyes of two female protagonists: a 54-year-old concierge and a precocious 12-year-old girl, both living in the same upscale Parisian apartment building. The concierge, who conceals her intelligence and passion for literature and philosophy from the wealthy tenants, and the girl, who plans to commit suicide on her 13th birthday due to her disillusionment with the world, form an unlikely friendship. Their lives are forever changed when a wealthy Japanese man moves into the building.
