The Wife of Martin Guerre |
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| Author:
| Lewis, Janet
Haworth, Kevin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8040-0321-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1967 |
| Publisher: | Swallow Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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This compelling story of Bertrande de Rols is a rich novella with the timeless power of a fable. It was based on a famous story of a court case in mid-16th century France. Janet Lewis depicts a distant time and a traditional, rural culture based on a highly ordered patriarchal structure. When "Martin Guerre" returns from a quest after eight years, his wife's questions about whether he is an impostor result in a famous trial.
This compelling story of Bertrande de Rols is a rich novella with the timeless power of a fable. It was based on a famous story of a court case in mid-16th century France. Janet Lewis depicts a distant time and a traditional, rural culture based on a highly ordered patriarchal structure. When "Martin Guerre" returns from a quest after eight years, his wife's questions about whether he is an impostor result in a famous trial.