Promise at Dawn by Romain Gary
"Promise at Dawn" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the life of a young man growing up in Eastern Europe, and later in France, under the shadow of his ambitious and eccentric mother. The protagonist's journey takes him through various phases of his life from his childhood, through his experiences as a pilot in World War II, to his adult life as a diplomat and a writer. The story is a tribute to the protagonist's mother, who instilled in him the values of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of grandeur, even in the face of adversity.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- French
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- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Promessa
- La Promessa Dell'alba
- The Promise at Dawn
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 10th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 12th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 69th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 3194th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 100 Novels That Have Most Enthralled "Le Monde" Since 1944 (Le Monde)