Anatole France

Anatole France (French: [anatɔl fʁɑ̃s]; born François-Anatole Thibault, [frɑ̃swa anatɔl tibo]; 16 April 1844 – 12 October 1924) was a French poet, journalist, and novelist. He was born in Paris, and died in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire. He was a successful novelist, with several best-sellers. Ironic and skeptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was a member of the Académie française, and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament".

France is also widely believed to be the model for narrator Marcel's literary idol Bergotte in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.

Early years

The son of a bookseller, France spent most of his life around books. France was a bibliophile. His father's bookstore, called the Librairie France, specialized in books and papers on the French Revolution and was frequented by many notable writers and scholars of the day. Anatole France studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduation he helped his father by working in his bookstore. After several years he secured the position of cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre. In 1876 he was appointed librarian for the French Senate.

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The Spokesman-Review 16 Nov 2018

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5 Places You Must Visit in Paris, France

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1, Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France 2 ... River Seine between Institut de France and Palais du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France 3 ... Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France 4 ... Art is the pride of France, and Paris is at the heart of it ... Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France 5 ... Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France....

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The Providence Journal 28 Oct 2018

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Thought for the day, Oct. 12, 2018

LA Daily News 12 Oct 2018

Anatole France (Photo by Wilhelm Benque/New York Public Library’s Digital Library) Anatole France, French journalist, novelist and poet. “Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.” (from “The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard,” 1881). April 16, 1844-Oct ... 7, 2018 ... ....

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The Athens Messenger 11 Oct 2018

NEW MARSHFIELD — Linda Dale Jones, 75, of New Marshfield, our beloved mother, wife, and sister went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, Oct. 7, 2018 ... Linda lived a life of hard work, humility, and the firm belief that "until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened" (Anatole France) ... ....

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Gacad: A letter for my furbaby in heaven (Zavannah)

Sun Star 25 Sep 2018

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It is always worth repeating

The Daily Journal 24 Sep 2018

PHS/SPCA volunteer Lynette B. just sent me her two favorite animal-related quotes, and they are worth sharing. From Anatole France, “Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” From St. Francis of Assisi, “Not to hurt our humble brethren the animals is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough ... ....

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The Daily Independent - Ridgecrest 11 Sep 2018

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Right On: Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools

St George News 07 Sep 2018

OPINION — My title comes from one of the Apostle Paul’s epistles, Romans 1.22, but surely applies today. Americans on the far left are among the most highly educated and knowledgeable people in the country ... “Wisdom ... Knowledge isn’t enough ... She wrote. ... Brandeis ... “If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.” – Anatole France ... .......

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Teachers Day Quotes: 20 quotes by famous authors that celebrate and honour teachers

The Times of India 04 Sep 2018

The role of a teacher in our life is an important one as they lay the foundations in growing up years. At times they appear to be tough on us, but it's only for our betterment as they ultimately try to mould, shape and chisel our raw talents and potentials, and help us fight our fears and weaknesses ... 1. "I'm not a teacher ... 2 ... - Anatole France. 3 ... 4 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8....

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Love at First Sight: Old Man Adopts Dog

CounterPunch 24 Aug 2018

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All Africa 05 Aug 2018

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