LL051 Café Littéraire: The Elegance of the Hedgehog (L'Élégance du hérisson), Muriel Barbary

  • 05 Jul 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • 15th Arrondissement (location details to be provided after registration)
  • 9

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"The Elegance of the Hedgehog," by Muriel Barbery follows the lives of two women, Renée, a concierge in a wealthy Parisian apartment building who hides her intelligence and cultural interests, and Paloma, a precocious 12-year-old girl who plans to end her life on her 13th birthday. Through their perspectives, the novel delves into themes of class, philosophy, and the search for meaning in life. As they form an unlikely friendship, they discover the beauty in the everyday and the importance of human connection.

The novel won the prestigious Prix Relay des Voyageurs-Lecteurs in 2018.

"L'élégance du hérisson" de Muriel Barbery suit la vie de deux femmes, Renée, concierge d'un riche immeuble parisien qui cache son intelligence et ses intérêts culturels, et Paloma, une jeune fille précoce de 12 ans qui prévoit de mettre fin à ses jours le jour de son treizième anniversaire. À travers leurs points de vue, le roman aborde les thèmes de la classe sociale, de la philosophie et de la recherche d'un sens à la vie. En formant une amitié improbable, ils découvrent la beauté du quotidien et l'importance des liens humains.

Le roman a remporté le prestigieux Prix Relay des Voyageurs-Lecteurs en 2018.

Registration will open on 24 May 2024. Two seats will be reserved for new WICE members up until a few days before the meeting (at which point they will be opened to all WICE members).

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