The Most Beautiful Book in the World by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

The Most Beautiful Book in the World by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

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The Most Beautiful Book in the World by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

The international bestselling story collection. "Truth and beauty are here brought together with all the visual beauty and power of a major literary work" (Lire Magazine, France).

A cast of extravagant and affecting characters lovingly portrayed by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt animates these eight contemporary fables about people in search of happiness. One of Europe's most popular and bestselling authors, Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt captivates the reader with his spirited style and enchanting stories that move effortlessly from the everyday to the fantastical.
The eight stories in this collection, his first to be published in English, represent his best and most imaginative storylines: from the touching and surprising love story between Balthazar, a wealthy author, and Odette, a shop clerk, to the tale of a barefooted princess; from the moving title story about a group of female prisoners in a Soviet gulag to the entertaining portrait of a perennially disgruntled perfectionist. Behind each story lies a simple, if elusive, truth: though we may be frequently blind to it, happiness is often right in front of our eyes.

He is one of the most well-known novelists in Europe. The Most Beautiful Book in the World (Europa Editions 2009) and The Lady with the Bouquet (Europa Editions 2010) are two of his many books and story collections.

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ISBN 13 9781933372747
ISBN 10 1933372745
Title The Most Beautiful Book in the World
Author Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Europa Editions
Year published 2009-07-23
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.