Description
Told through the eyes of a sensitive boy growing up in Provence, this semi-autobiographical novel follows Jean as he learns what love, hardship, and wonder mean in the intimate world of his family and courtyard life. Guided by his father, Pere Jean, and shaped by the music and rhythms that seem to awaken his imagination, Jean’s childhood unfolds in vivid scenes of daily labor, neighborly encounters, and quiet emotional trials. As he moves from the constraints of city life toward the open landscapes of the Corbières, the natural world becomes more than a backdrop—it turns into a living language that teaches him the interconnectedness of all beings. With Giono’s lyrical, image-rich style and compassionate attention to human suffering, the book explores innocence giving way to understanding, and how beauty can coexist with pain.
Available Editions
paperback
Creative Media Partners, LLC
Published Jan 1, 2018
260 pages
ISBN: 9780343133863
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Blue Boy by Jean Giono.