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c1960 The Crime Of Sylvestre Bonnard International Collectors Library Book

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c1960 The Crime Of Sylvestre Bonnard International Collectors Library Book

The Crime Of Sylvestre Bonnard
By Anatole France
Published by International Collectors Library: New York c1960

"Anatole France's The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard follows the gentle, scholarly life of Professor Sylvestre Bonnard, a venerable bibliophile and member of the French Academy who spends his days immersed in rare books and literary pursuits. When Bonnard learns that a young, impoverished girl named Jeanne, the niece of his former lover, is living in destitution, he feels compelled to intervene despite his modest means. His well‑intentioned plan—to purchase a valuable manuscript and sell it to fund Jeanne's education—unravels when the transaction is deemed illegal, branding his act as a "crime" in the eyes of the law. Throughout the episode, Bonnard's moral dilemma highlights the tension between intellectual idealism and the pragmatic constraints of society.

The novel blends humor, satire, and tender humanism as it examines the values of compassion, integrity, and the love of learning. Through Bonnard's reflective narration, France critiques bureaucratic rigidity and the superficial judgments of the cultural elite, while celebrating the quiet heroism of those who act out of genuine kindness. Ultimately, the story affirms that true virtue lies not in strict adherence to legal formalities but in the sincere desire to uplift others, even when such actions risk personal sacrifice."

Light wear to bindings. Pages very clean. Very good to like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21.5cm x 14.5cm x 3cm - 310 Pages

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

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    Condition: Like new
    Binding: Leather
    Special Attributes: Gilt Top Edge
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Light wear to bindings. Pages very clean. Very good to like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Anatole France
    Publisher: International Collectors Library: New York
    Year Printed: 1960
    Sub-subject: Novels