Sign-In
Cart
The Queen Pedauque
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434463364
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 9 2024
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.88 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Queen Pédauque (original title: La Rôtisserie de la reine Pédauque) is a novel by Anatole France, first published in 1893. This satirical and philosophical work is set in 18th-century France and follows the adventures of the young Jacques Ménétrier, the son of a rotisserie owner in Paris.
Jacques becomes an apprentice to the enigmatic Abbé Jérôme Coignard, an erudite yet morally ambiguous priest. Together, they embark on a series of adventures that involve mystical and philosophical themes, encountering a colorful cast of characters, including magicians, alchemists, and courtiers. The novel explores themes of knowledge, belief, and the conflict between reason and superstition.
Through the interactions between Jacques, Coignard, and the people they meet, Anatole France offers a humorous critique of the intellectual and social climate of the time. The Queen Pédauque is known for its wit, rich historical detail, and its exploration of philosophical ideas, making it a notable example of France's literary style.
8 different editions
Also available
Also in
Mystery & Thriller
The Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume I: American Tabloid, the Cold Six Thousand; Introduction by Thomas Mallon
Ellroy, James
Hardcover
Coffin Road: An Utterly Gripping Crime Thriller from the Author of the China Thrillers
May, Peter
Paperback
Sabine's Notebook: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Continues
Bantock, Nick
Hardcover
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Movie Tie-In Edition): Book 1 of the Millennium Trilogy
Larsson, Stieg
Paperback
The Golden Mean: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Concludes
Bantock, Nick
Hardcover
Big Little Truths: Reese's Book Club: A Novel: The Sequel to Big Little Lies
Moriarty, Liane
Hardcover
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel
Hardcover
The Altar of Pergamon: The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World
Cahn, Jonathan
Hardcover