Silence of the Sea / Le Silence de la Mer: A Novel of French Resistance during the Second World War by 'Vercors'

This first bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel introduces Vercors' famous tale to a generation without personal experience of World War II. It includes a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, a glossary of French terms, and a select bibliography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This first bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel introduces Vercors' famous tale to a generation without personal experience of World War II, who may not be able to read it in its original language. Now available in paperback, readers are assisted with a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, a glossary of French terms, and a select bibliography.

The novel, originally published in 1947, is set during World War II and tells the story of a group of French soldiers who are stranded in the Vercors plateau, a mountainous region in southeastern France. The soldiers are surrounded by German forces and must survive in harsh conditions, with limited food, water, and ammunition.

The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the terrain and the soldiers' struggles to survive. Vercors' writing is characterized by his use of sensory details and his ability to convey the emotions of his characters. The novel also explores themes of war, survival, and the human cost of conflict.

This bilingual edition of the novel is intended to introduce Vercors' work to a new generation of readers who may not be familiar with his writing. The edition includes a historical and literary introduction that provides context for the novel and explains Vercors' literary influences. Explanatory notes and a glossary of French terms are also provided to assist readers with any unfamiliar vocabulary or concepts.

A select bibliography is also included to provide readers with further resources for further exploration of Vercors' work and the themes of World War II.

In conclusion, this bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel is a valuable resource for readers who are interested in learning more about Vercors' work and the themes of World War II. The edition's historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, glossary of French terms, and select bibliography provide readers with the tools they need to fully appreciate and understand Vercors' masterpiece.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350106239