The Wicker Work Woman: A Chronicle of Our Times by Anatole France.Translation by M. P. Willcocks (HQ85)

Published 1910: First UK Edition / Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated

Original grey cloth with gilt titles and decoration on the spine. 274 clean and bright pages, mild speckled endpapers, previous owners signature on the first free page. Boards slightly rubbed with time and bumped on the corners and spine ends consistent with age. A scarce original first UK edition. (HQ85)

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"The Wicker Work Woman" is a satirical novel that provides a critical examination of contemporary society and its values. The story revolves around the central character, a woman who is metaphorically described as being made of wicker work—a symbol of fragility and superficiality. The plot delves into the life and experiences of this character, highlighting the social and moral issues of the time. Through a blend of satire and keen observation, France critiques the societal norms, hypocrisies, and the superficial nature of contemporary life. The novel is characterized by its incisive social commentary and France’s signature wit. It explores themes of morality, societal expectations, and the nature of human relationships, offering readers a thought-provoking and engaging narrative. France’s writing in "The Wicker Work Woman" reflects his deep understanding of human nature and his ability to blend social critique with literary artistry.

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French critic Anatole France, pen name of Jacques Anatole François Thibault wrote sophisticated, often satirical short stories and novels, including Penguin Island (1908), and won the Nobel Prize of 1921 for literature.

Anatole France began his career as a poet and a journalist. From 1867, he as a journalist composed articles and notices.

In 1869, Le Parnasse Contemporain published La Part de Madeleine of his poems. In 1875, he sat on the committee in charge of the third such compilation. He moved Paul Verlaine and Stéphane Mallarmé aside.

Skeptical old scholar Sylvester Bonnard, protagonist of famous Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard (1881), embodied own personality of the author. The academy praised its elegant prose.

Anatole France in La Rotisserie de la Reine Pedauque (1893) ridiculed belief in the occult and in Les Opinions de Jerome Coignard (1893) captured the atmosphere of the fin de siècle.

People elected him to the Académie française in 1896.
People falsely convicted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer, of espionage. Anatole France took an important part in the affair, signed manifesto of Émile Zola to support Dreyfus, and authored Monsieur Bergeret in 1901.

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