Anatole France: The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

Quills and Cliffhangers

Feb 20, 201800:11:15Arts

A biography of the celebrated 19th century author Anatole France and a synopsis of his first novel, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard. Anatole France is fondly remembered for his many witty sayings about life and love. Jane...

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