Eldorado (Litterature Generale) (French Edition)

Gaude, Laurent

ISBN 10: 2290006548 ISBN 13: 9782290006542

Publisher: J'Ai Lu, 2009

Synopsis

A moving fable about the power of luck, persistence and hope grounded in the often tragic reality of modern-day immigration. Captain Salvatore Piracci has sailed for twenty years along the Italian Coast, intercepting boats with clandestine North African immigrants who risk everything in hopes of reaching the continent of their dreams: the new Eldorado. But when a woman?haunted by her son's death during an illegal crossing?visits Piracci, she forces him to question the validity of his border-patrolling mission. Meanwhile, two brothers struggle against the odds to leave Africa for Europe, only to be separated when the elder brother's past returns to stop him from reaching the promised land. At a time when debates over immigration and national identity dominate the news headlines in Europe and the U.S., best-selling French author Laurent Gaud? offers a unique portrait of the individuals who compromise their illusions and endanger their lives in search of a better existence.

About this title

About the Author:

Ne en 1972, Laurent Gaude ecrit des pieces de theatre (six 1/2uvres representees et publiees) et des romans. "La Mort du roi Tsongor" a obtenu le Goncourt des lyceens 2002 et le prix des Libraires 2003. "Le Soleil des Scorta" a obtenu le prix Goncourt 2004.

About this edition

• Publisher: J'Ai Lu
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 2290006548
• ISBN 13: 9782290006542
• Binding: Pocket Book
• Number of pages: 224