Raboliot by Maurice Genevoix
A lyrical, character-driven tale set in the Sologne woods that follows a solitary, resourceful poacher whose intimate knowledge of the land and passion for freedom bring him into constant conflict with gamekeepers and the law. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of rural life and the rhythms of nature, exploring themes of survival, dignity, and the moral tensions between individual instinct and social order, with an undercurrent of melancholy as the protagonist’s defiance leads to inevitable consequences.
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- Published
- 1925
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- French
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- 254
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