Family record / Patrick Modiano ; translated from the French by Mark Polizzotti.
| Author/creator | Modiano, Patrick, 1945- author. |
| Other author | Polizzotti, Mark translator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New Haven : Yale University Press, 2019. |
| Description | 146 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Livret de famille. English |
| Series | A Margellos world republic of letters book Margellos world republic of letters book. ^A1054502 |
| Abstract | "A mix of autobiography and lucid invention, this highly personal work offers a deeply affecting exploration of the meaning of identity and pedigree. With his signature blend of candor, mystery, and bewitching elusiveness, Patrick Modiano weaves together a series of interlocking stories from his family history: his parents’ courtship in occupied Paris; a sinister hunting trip with his father; a chance friendship with the deposed King Farouk; a wistful affair with the daughter of a nightclub singer; and the author’s life as a new parent. Filled with a coterie of dubious characters - Nazi informants, collaborationist refugees, and black-market hustlers - Modiano’s riveting vignettes capture the drama that consumed Paris during World War II and its aftermath. Written in tones ranging from tender nostalgia to the blunt cruelty of youth, this is a personal and revealing book that brings the enduring significance of a complicated past to life."--Publisher. |
| Genre/form | Biographical fiction. |
| Genre/form | Black humor. |
| Genre/form | Historical fiction. |
| Genre/form | French fiction. |
| ISBN | 9780300238310 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0300238312 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PQ2673.O37 L513 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |