JEAN DE FLORETTE

by Marcel Pagnol and pagnol marcel

Au village des Bastides Blanches, on hait ceux de Crespin. C'est pourquoi lorsque Jean Cadoret, le Bossu, s'installe a la ferme, des Romarins, on ne. lui parle pas de la source cachee. Ce qui facilite... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 8723512385
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Alinea
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Quite simply one of the most lyrical books

Jean De Florette along with Manon Des Sources are two of the most lyrical, heartbreaking books that I own. I urge anyone who is comfortable reading French to read these books. Each book stands on its own but the story which begins in Jean De Florette moves to its conclusion in Manon Des Sources These two books along with the 4 volumes of Marcel Pagnol's autobiography: La Gloire De Mon Pere, Le Chateau De Ma Mere, Le Temp Des Secrets and Le Temps D'Amour will transport you to a time and place that no longer exist but are not so far from our own. Those who try and love these books and are familiar with the films may want to try these other Marcel Pagnol film classics: The Fanny Trilogy which is comprised of: Marius, Fanny and Cesar - I strongly recommend the original with Raimu,Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis rather than any later version and La Femme De Boulanger. All of these are availble as plays in book form as well.

Great Book!

If you are looking for a first french read then this is it! Not only is the story (and the sequel "Manon des Sources") great, the language is very easy to understand for a person who feels confident speaking and understanding French and wants to take it up a notch.

SUPERB!

This is one of the best books that I have ever read. It wonderfully portrays two sides of town torn about by a seeming abundant source: water. ok im tired of typing..its good just get it you wont be dissappointed and if u dont like it ill buy it back from you for 4 bucks

THE PRICE OF GREED IS HIGH

This haunting and lyrical novel tells how greed destroyed the lives of two men and those around them. The setting is exquisite, the characters fully developed and the plot seamless. The rich and evocative language is a joy in itself. A novel like this is an experience you will remember and treasure for a lifetime. It truly becomes a part of you.

Lack of water results in greed, revenge, redemption & mercy.

These stories are an interesting study of the human condition with a prominance of irony that makes the effect of the book's theme quite impactful. The jist of the plot is that a hunchback named Jean comes with his wife and daughter to inherit a house and farm. His neighbours are to be Ugolin and Cesar, who tend to value money over other people's welfare. Knowing that an heir will soon be arriving to live on the land, Ugolin and Cesar plug up a spring of water that exists on the neighbouring property in order to ensure discouragement and limited success for the new owner (Jean). The greedy men hope that they will then be able to by the land from the hunchback for a cheap price, and then use it for their profit. Manon de Source (or Manon of the Spring) is a continuation of Jean de Floretter, and focusses on the hunchback's daughter, Manon, and provides a more satisfying end than the first story for its reader.