Manon des Sources (French Edition)

Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974) was a French playwright, film director, novel writer. In 1952 he made the film “Manon des Sources” (a film I have not seen yet but want to; if anybody (in France?) knows how to get a copy of it, please post a reply to this review; I would like to buy it). But, of course, I have seen the 1985 Claude Berri films (many times) “Jean de Florette” and “Manon des Sources”, exquisite films.For “Manon des Sources” Marcel Pagnol reversed the usual book-to-film connection. He made the film first in 1952 and, in 1963, wrote “L’eau des collines” in two parts “Jean de Florette” and “Manon des Sources”. I read his “Jean de Florette” a few years ago and his “Manon des Sources” just a few days ago.“Manon des Sources”, the book, is even more moving than the book “Jean de Florette”. Of course, reading the book after having seen the 1985 Claude Berri films, it is impossible not to identify Manon des Sources with Emmanuelle Béart, but that is good.I read the book in French. I write this review in English because I am incrementally more comfortable writing in English. I advise you read the book in French, if you can, in English if you don’t.As a postscript I should add that I was very pleased with the (second=hand) delivery of this book. I would order from the same source again.

The pages of my 12-year-old copy of this delightful book were beginning to fall out. As I eagerly return to it each year, I needed to find a replacement. Luckily for me, the seller had in stock an identical copy, and I can now look forward to another12 years of this enchanting story.

Not a typical literature nut, since I've been in IT since university. I bought this book for a french class I was taking and so was not truly naturally attracted to the book. But I have to say that this book really is riveting. C'est vraiment très intéresant. J'ai hâte de le finir!Seller sent book quite quickly too!

Great condition, speedy delivery, no issues.

This is the follow up to Jean de Florette. The book is extremely well written. Hard to put down. You must, however, read Jean de Florette first. Excellent.

Again. The book makes me smile and cry at the same time. So much passion and such an amazing story. I recommend this book to everyone who is interested in learning about human nature.

It was as advertised. Thanks!

Captures a time and place through small village vignette

Un grand et beau classique plein d'humanité et toujours d'actualité pour qui veut bien transposerUne langue magnifique, simple et pourtant très travaillée, un art exceptionnel de la description de la nature humaine et physique, un profond sens du dialogue.Une utilisation parfaite des adjectifs et des adverbes.

J'ai lu Manon des Sources après Jean de Fleurette et j'étais très sceptique sur la possibilité de que ce deuxième part pouvais être mieux que la premiere, mais je me ai trompé: c'est au le même niveau: fantastique, une œuvre d'art.

Seguito di Jean de Florette, è la storia di Manon des sources, figlia di Jean, ormai adulta. Una ragazza bellissima e colta che vive come una selvaggia nei boschi. Ha visto il vecchio Papet e il nipote Ugolin trovare l'acqua che suo padre aveva tanto cercato, fino ad uccidersi, pochi giorni dopo l'acquisto della loro piccola fattoria. E quando scopre per caso che proprio Ugolin e suo zio, il Papet, avevano sigillato la sorgente che avrebbe salvato suo padre e permesso loro di vivere serenamente, Manon mette in atto una vendetta tremenda, e finalmente tutta la storia sordida viene a galla. Tutti sapevano e nessuno ha parlato, aiutato una famiglia in difficoltà, perché credevano che " Jean, figlio di Florette , fosse uno straniero", non dei loro, non del paese. Ma quando scoprono che Jean era figlio di Florette, nata e cresciuta nel paese, il rimorso sarà collettivo, e Manon rinuncerà a punire ulteriormente il paese intero. Ma il peggio lo avranno il terribile Papet quando scopre che Jean era figlio suo e di Florette che aveva tanto amato, e suo nipote Ugolin che si impiccherà perché innamorato alla follia di Manon. Una giustizia tremenda che permea un po' tutto il libro, e che sembra dire: al male fatto non si può sfuggire.

Französischer Klassiker für Fortgeschrittene! Wunderbare Szenen-Darstellung basierend auf reichem Wortschatz. Kombiniert mit einem frz. Wörterbuch allerdings auch als Kindle Version immer noch schwierig, da die deutschen Erklärungen selten, jene in französicher Sprache aber häufig erscheinen und zumeist ebenfalls mit schwierigen Worten gespickt sind. Trotzdem: die Kindle Version ist, wenn man danach trachtet Französisch als Fremdsprache besser kennen zu lernen, wirklich von Vorteil.