The wind spirit: An autobiography - Hardcover

Tournier, Michel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002159228 ISBN 13: 9780002159227

Publisher: Collins, 1989

Synopsis

This autobiography of the French novelist reveals the sources of his inspiration, from his childhood experiences in French schools to his later fascination with mythology and philosophy. Michel Tournier has also written "The Erl King", "Gemini", "The Four Wise Men" and "The Golden Droplet".

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Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)

From Library Journal

The reader of this well-translated autobiography falls quickly under the charm of Tournier's narrative, which blends personal memories with historical and literary commentary. Reminiscences of childhood and World War II are followed by detailed accounts of his literary career and his interest in "Germanistik." However, Tournier here recounts very selective slices of his life, and his "open ending" entices the reader to turn to his novels, essays, and children's stories, where mythology and philosophy are skillfully interwoven. A rewarding work by the winner of two prestigious literary prizes and juror for the Prix Goncourt.Danielle Mihram, New York Univ. Lib. note: The publication of Margaret Walker's 8 Daemonic Genius , reviewed in LJ 11/1/87, was delayed until this year. The book, which was to have been published by Dodd, Mead, was made available this fall by Warner Books/Amistad Press.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0002159228
• ISBN 13: 9780002159227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 259