The Revolt by Clara Dupont-Monod (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Revolt by Clara Dupont-Monod, Ruth Diver The Kingdom of France, 1173. A remarkable queen rallies her sons against a tyrannical king - their father. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is with a soft voice, full of menace, that our mother commands us to overthrow our father . . .Richard Lionheart tells the story of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In 1173, she and three of her sons instigate a rebellion to overthrow the English king, her husband Henry Plantagenet. What prompts this revolt? How does a great queen persuade her children to rise up against their father? And how does a son cope with this crushing conflict of loyalties?Replete with poetry and cruelty, this story takes us to the heart of the relationship between a mother and her favourite son - two individuals sustained by literature, unspoken love, honour and terrible violence. Author Biography Clara Dupont-Monod studied ancient French at the Sorbonne, and began her career in journalism writing for Cosmopolitan and Marianne. Her novels often draw on medieval myths and history, and have been nominated for the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Femina, two of Frances most prestigious literary awards. Her first novel to be translated into English, The Revolt, which tells the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, was published in 2020. She lives in Paris. Review An unbridled epic . . . Oedipus and Shakespeare at the palace of Poitiers, Game of Thrones in Aquitaine * Le Point *A profound, modern take on the deepest recesses of the human soul * Livres Hebdo *It takes a certain amount of audacity of tackle the life of the immense figure of Eleanor of Aquitaine. But Clara Dupont-Monod dances beautifully with history, never putting a foot wrong * Figaro * Long Description It is with a soft voice, full of menace, that our mother commands us to overthrow our father . . . Richard Lionheart tells the story of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In 1173, she and three of her sons instigate a rebellion to overthrow the English king, her husband Henry Plantagenet. What prompts this revolt? How does a great queen persuade her children to rise up against their father? And how does a son cope with this crushing conflict of loyalties?Replete with poetry and cruelty, this story takes us to the heart of the relationship between a mother and her favourite son - two individuals sustained by literature, unspoken love, honour and terrible violence. Review Quote An unbridled epic . . . Oedipus and Shakespeare at the palace of Poitiers, Game of Thrones in Aquitaine - Le Point A profound, modern take on the deepest recesses of the human soul - Livres HebdoIt takes a certain amount of audacity of tackle the life of the immense figure of Eleanor of Aquitaine. But Clara Dupont-Monod dances beautifully with history , never putting a foot wrong - Figaro Promotional "Headline" The Kingdom of France, 1173. A remarkable queen rallies her sons against a tyrannical king - their father. Details ISBN1529402905 Author Ruth Diver Format Paperback Pages 208 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1529402905 ISBN-13 9781529402902 DEWEY 843.92 Translator Ruth Diver UK Release Date 2021-01-21 Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Quercus Publishing Publication Date 2021-01-21 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-04-12 AU Release Date 2021-04-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131064515;

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