Description
In this poignant memoir, Annie Ernaux turns her unflinching gaze toward her father, a man shaped by his working-class origins and relentless pursuit of social mobility. Through sharp, unsentimental observation, she chronicles his life, from his humble beginnings to his eventual ownership of a grocery store and cafe, exploring the complex relationship between class, aspiration, and familial love. Ernaux masterfully dissects the shame and pride that defined her father's existence, revealing the profound impact of his journey on her own development as a writer and observer of society. This powerful work, a companion to her memoir about her mother, offers a profound meditation on memory, identity, and the enduring legacy of one's parents.
Available Editions
paperback
Seven Stories Press
Published May 29, 2012
106 pages
ISBN: 9781609802554
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux.