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Family Record
An enthralling reflection on the ways that family history influences identity, from the 2014 Nobel laureate for literature
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An enthralling reflection on the ways that family history influences identity, from the 2014 Nobel laureate for literature
A mix of autobiography and lucid invention, this highly personal work offers a deeply affecting exploration of the meaning of identity and pedigree. With his signature blend of candour, mystery, and bewitching elusiveness, Patrick Modiano weaves together a series of interlocking stories from his family history: his parents’ courtship in occupied Paris; a sinister hunting trip with his father; a chance friendship with the deposed King Farouk; a wistful affair with the daughter of a nightclub singer; and the author’s life as a new parent.
Modiano’s riveting vignettes, filled with a coterie of dubious characters—Nazi informants, collaborationist refugees, and black-market hustlers—capture the drama that consumed Paris during World War II and its aftermath. Written in tones ranging from tender nostalgia to the blunt cruelty of youth, this is a personal and revealing book that brings the enduring significance of a complicated past to life.
Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters
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Family Record by Patrick Modiano is recognised for its evocative narrative style, which delicately explores themes of memory and identity. The book has received acclaim for its lucid prose and the author's ability to weave complex emotional tapestries. The nomination for the prestigious French Translation Prize highlights its compelling translation and reception in the literary world.
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ISBN: 9780300238310
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 November 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Mark Polizzotti
- Translated by Mark Polizzotti
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Internationally renowned author Patrick Modiano has been awarded, among many other distinctions, the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature. He lives in Paris. Mark Polizzotti is the translator of more than fifty books from the French, including nine by Modiano.
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