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Family Record (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)
Family Record - The Margellos World Republic of Letters Author:Patrick Modiano An enthralling reflection on the ways that family history influences identity, from the 2014 Nobel laureate for literature — 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, P... more »atrick 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.
Modiano?s riveting vignettes, filled with a coterie of dubious characters?Nazi informants, collaborationist refugees, and black-market hustlers?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.« less