Monsieur Bergeret in Paris

Name: Monsieur Bergeret in Paris
Author: Anatole France

Monsieur Bergeret in Paris is a novel written by Anatole France in 1885. The story follows the life of a middle-aged man named Monsieur Bergeret, who lives in Paris and spends his days reading, writing, and observing the world around him. Despite his seemingly mundane existence, Monsieur Bergeret is a deep thinker and a keen observer of human nature. Throughout the novel, France explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in life. Monsieur Bergeret is a complex character who struggles with his own sense of purpose and place in the world. He is often melancholic and introspective, but he also has moments of humor and insight. The novel is known for its lyrical prose and philosophical themes, which have made it a classic of French literature. It is a thought-provoking read that encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

By Anatole France · First published 1885 · Genre: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction · 27 chapters · 70,673 words

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Monsieur Bergeret was seated at table taking his frugal evening meal. Riquet lay at his feet on a tapestry cushion. Riquet had a religious soul; he rendered divine honours to mankind. He regarded his master as very good and very great. But it was chiefly when he saw him at table that he realized the sovereign greatness and goodness of Monsieur Bergeret.

If, to Riquet, all things pertaining to food were precious and impressive, those pertaining to the food of man were sacred. He venerated the dining-room as a temple, the table as an altar. During meals he kept his place at his master's feet, in silence and immobility.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anatole France
Date: 1885 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Criticism
Length: 70,673 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 1,209 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Satire — Monsieur Bergeret in Paris' main narrative device is the satirical critique of contemporary French society and its institutions
Political Fiction — The novel explores political themes and the sociopolitical atmosphere of early 20th century France
Historical Fiction — The story is set against the backdrop of the Dreyfus Affair, a major historical event in France's history, thereby falling into the genre of Historical Fiction
Social Criticism — Through the character of Monsieur Bergeret, the author criticises the social norms, inequities and hypocrisies of the time