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His chefdoeuvre. A bolt of lightning.Le MondeAn astonishingly rich, mythic new direction in modern French narrative.Guy DavenportMichon demonstrates the independence of voice that marks a true writer. . . . His supple prose, dappled with chiaroscuro effects, is used in straight forward chronicles. But his writing can at any time lift or lower into semihallucinatory effects that recall Arthur Rimbauds assaults on conventional perception.Roger Shattuck, The New York Review of Books'The emotion, the forceful claims of the imagery, the painting of the starry night: Mr. Michon achieves what other writers wouldn't try, licensed as he is by keen regret and transfigured loss. More than other writers, Mr. Michon misses the poetry of the past, and in missing it he possesses it.'Benjamin Lytal, The New York SunIn Lives Under Glass, recipient of the Prix France Culture, Pierre Michon paints portraits of eight inspiring individuals living in his native village of Creuse. In this evocative poetic narrative, the quest to breathe life into the stories of these individuals becomes an exploration of Michons own voice and memory.Born in 1945 in the Creuse region of France, Pierre Michon attended university at ClermontFerrand and wrote his Masters thesis on Antonin Artaud. He has received the Grand Prix SGDL de literature (2004), the Prix Dcembre (2002), the Prix Louis Guilloux (1997), and the Prix de la Ville de Paris (1996).Jody Gladding is a translator and poet. Her translations include Jean Gionos The Serpent of Stars (Archipelago Books), among others, and her Stone Crop appeared in the Yale Younger Poets Series. She is the recipient of a Whiting Writers Award in poetry. Gladding has a collection of poetry forthcoming from Milkweed Editions.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Small Lives'? A: 'Small Lives' explores the lives of eight inspiring individuals in Pierre Michon's native village of Creuse, blending personal narrative with poetic prose to examine themes of memory and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Small Lives'? A: The author of 'Small Lives' is Pierre Michon, a renowned French writer celebrated for his unique narrative style and exploration of historical and personal themes.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: 'Small Lives' is available in paperback format and is categorized as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Small Lives' have? A: 'Small Lives' contains 215 pages, providing a concise yet rich literary experience.
- Q: What type of literary style does Pierre Michon use in this book? A: Pierre Michon employs a poetic narrative style in 'Small Lives', characterized by rich imagery and a blend of straightforward chronicle and hallucinatory effects.
- Q: When was 'Small Lives' published? A: 'Small Lives' was published on April 15, 2008.
- Q: Is 'Small Lives' a translation? A: Yes, 'Small Lives' is a translated work, bringing Pierre Michon's original French text to English-speaking audiences.
- Q: What awards has Pierre Michon received? A: Pierre Michon has received several literary awards, including the Grand Prix SGDL de literature in 2004 and the Prix Décembre in 2002, among others.
- Q: Who translated 'Small Lives'? A: 'Small Lives' was translated by Jody Gladding, who is also a poet and has received a Whiting Writers' Award.
- Q: What genre does 'Small Lives' belong to? A: 'Small Lives' is categorized under the historical genre, reflecting Michon's deep engagement with personal and collective history.