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Promise at Dawn

By Romain Gary
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Promise at Dawn by Romain Gary is a captivating autobiographical novel that follows the author's journey from his challenging childhood in Eastern Europe to his career as a French diplomat and renowned writer. Deeply infused with humour and poignant reflections, it illuminates the profound influence of his devoted mother, whose determination and love shape his life and aspirations. This story is a touching exploration of ambition, identity and the powerful bond between mother and son.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy emotive autobiographical stories filled with humour, resilience, and the powerful bond between a mother and son. It's a beautifully written journey through the author's life experiences, rich with colourful characters and a deep sense of nostalgia. If you're fond of tales that celebrate determination against the odds, this one's for you.

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Promise at Dawn

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A romantic, thrilling memoir that has become a French classic.

You will be a great hero, a general, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Ambassador of France!

For his whole life, Romain Gary's fierce, eccentric mother had only one aim: to make her son a great man. And she did. This, his thrilling, wildly romantic autobiography, is the story of his journey from poverty in Eastern Europe to the sensual world of the Côte d'Azur and on to wartime pilot, resistance hero, diplomat, filmmaker, star, and one of the most famed French writers of his age.

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Promise at Dawn is praised for its unique ability to combine humour with heartfelt storytelling, capturing the reader's appreciation through laughter and emotion. It is recognised for its innovative approach to autobiography, offering an engaging and seductive portrayal of Romain Gary's early life. Esteemed figures like Jean-Paul Sartre and Charles de Gaulle have remarked on its richness and captivating power.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241347638

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by John Markham Beach

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Romain Gary Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Romain Gary (Author) Romain Gary was one of the most important French writers of the 20th century. He won the once-in-a-lifetime honour the Prix Goncourt twice, the only person ever to have done so, by writing under a secret nom de plume. He was married to the American actress Jean Seberg and served in the RAF during WW2. He died in Paris in 1980 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, shortly after completing this haunting last work.

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