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The Years

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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

Shortlisted for the 2019 Man Booker International Prize

Considered by many to be the iconic French memoirist's defining work and a breakout bestseller when published in France in 2008 The Years is a personal narrative of the period 1941 to 2006 told through the lens of memory, impressions past and present—even projections into the future—photos, books, songs, radio, television and decades of advertising, headlines, contrasted with intimate conflicts and writing notes from 6 decades of diaries. Local dialect, words of the times, slogans, brands and names for the ever-proliferating objects, are given voice here. The voice we recognize as the author's continually dissolves and re-emerges. Ernaux makes the passage of time palpable. Time itself, inexorable, narrates its own course, consigning all other narrators to anonymity. A new kind of autobiography emerges, at once subjective and impersonal, private and collective. On its 2008 publication in France, The Years came as a surprise. Though Ernaux had for years been hailed as a beloved, bestselling and award-winning author, The Years was in many ways a departure: both an intimate memoir "written" by entire generations, and a story of generations telling a very personal story. Like the generation before hers, the narrator eschews the "I" for the "we" (or "they", or "one") as if collective life were inextricably intertwined with a private life that in her parents' generation ceased to exist. She writes of her parents' generation (and could be writing of her own book): "From a common fund of hunger and fear, everything was told in the "we" and impersonal pronouns."

Co-winner of the 2018 French-American Foundation Translation Prize in Nonfiction

Winner of the 2017 Marguerite Yourcenar Prize for her entire body of work

Winner of the 2016 Strega European Prize

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Experience the power of literature with the critically acclaimed and award-winning book, "The Years"! Winner of the prestigious 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature and shortlisted for the highly regarded 2019 Man Booker International Prize, this iconic French memoirist's work has captivated readers worldwide. With its vivid narrative spanning from 1941 to 2006, "The Years" delves into the depths of memory, seamlessly blending past, present, and future, creating a truly immersive reading experience.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of life as author Ernaux masterfully incorporates photographs, books, songs, and years of advertising and headlines. The pages come alive with local dialects, slogans, brands, and the ever-changing landscape of society. You'll feel as though time itself is narrating and revealing the author's story, making every moment palpable and captivating.

This groundbreaking autobiography goes beyond the ordinary, presenting an intimate memoir that intertwines with the collective experiences of entire generations. The author skillfully shifts from the singular "I" to the unified "we", showcasing the interconnectedness of personal and societal narratives. As you journey through the pages, you'll witness the evolution of generations and the impact they have on shaping individual stories.

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