Ni ange, ni bête

Name: Ni ange, ni bête
Author: André Maurois

By André Maurois

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A young engineer newly posted to a provincial town arrives and, through encounters with an elderly antiquary and a gallery of local notables, navigates municipal duties, social codes, and political prejudices. The narrative alternates precise descriptions of daily life, architecture, and civic engineering projects with wry reflections on religion, family commerce, and conservative customs, depicting debates over roads, coastal defenses, and community leadership while contrasting progressive ideals with local traditions and the discreet humor of provincial society.

About the Author

André Maurois

André Maurois was a French author and biographer, known for his engaging narratives and insightful character studies. His literary career spanned several genres, including historical fiction and biography. Maurois is particularly recognized for his novel "Ariel: A Shelley Romance," which explores the life and works of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley through a fictional lens. His works often reflect a deep understanding of human emotions and relationships, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature. In addition to his fiction, Maurois contributed to literary criticism and biography, enriching the understanding of various literary figures.