Jean Giono
Paperback | Pages: 74 pages Rating: 4.23 | 7614 Users | 851 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Man Who Planted Trees |
| Author | : | Jean Giono |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 74 pages |
| Published | : | January 4th 2000 by Shambhala (first published 1953) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Short Stories. Classics. Cultural. France. Environment. Nature. European Literature. French Literature |
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Simply written, but powerful and unforgettable, The Man Who Planted Trees is a parable for modern times. In the foothills of the French Alps the narrator meets a shepherd who has quietly taken on the task of planting one hundred acorns a day in an effort to reforest his desolate region. Not even two world wars can keep the shepherd from continuing his solitary work. Gradually, this gentle, persistent man's work comes to fruition: the region is transformed; life and hope return; the world is renewed.Itemize Books In Pursuance Of The Man Who Planted Trees
| Original Title: | L'homme qui plantait des arbres |
| ISBN: | 1570625387 (ISBN13: 9781570625381) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Elzéard Bouffier |
| Setting: | Provence(France) France |
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Ratings: 4.23 From 7614 Users | 851 ReviewsComment On Based On Books The Man Who Planted Trees
(Available in English as "The man who planted trees"; Original title: "L`homme qui plantait des arbres")A very moving and poetic short story about a French shepherd who over dozens of years and throughout two world wars plants thousands of trees, thus re-vitalizing whole swaths of land and improving the lives of thousands of people. First published in 1953, the text has remained relevant, and it is no wonder that its author Jean Giono declared that this is one of his works that he is
A magnificent but gently told short story featuring a narrator telling of just one man, shepherd Elzeard Bouffier, living at the foot of the Alps and the beloved countryside that he is clearly in harmony with. This evoked the feeling of reading a myth carrying with it a powerful message, that is written and inspired with total respect. The final few lines are some of the most moving I have come across."When I reflect that one man, armed only with his own physical and moral resources, was able to
Finished it in one sitting. Given that the book isn't very long, but the power of the writer to grip the mind of the readers is what keeps them glued to the book, regardless of the number of pages. And this is where Jean Giono has succeeded in his book.The book is written in a very simple but realistic manner, while sending an optimistic and inspiring message. It is written so well that, for a moment, I believed the story to be actually true. Though it isn't, the book doesn't fail to imply that
I think peoples opinions on this book are based more on the message of the book rather than the story itself. Its the story of a shepherd who plants trees over many years, slowly transforming his barren part of the world into a flourishing fecund forest during the years of the First and Second World Wars. And despite the destruction the trees remain. The message - mans capacity for creation is as great, if not greater, than his own for destruction. And godlike acts can be done by anybody, even
Inspiring. You can change the world with just 1 simple kindness. The narrative is very simple and straight forward. I love the book cover and the material used for the book. It suits the story.
Minimalistic, touching and heartwarming. The entire story feels like watching an impressionist painting in subtle earth tones with touches of green from a distance; it was painted not so long ago, so the paint dries. You can feel the sun warmth on your skin, sharp winds on the empty valley edges and see drops of yellow flowers on the rocks. Sun's shadows play under the trees.Really wonderful, I wholeheartedly recommend this. It can also be read in no more than 20 minutes, so you really have no
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