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In this book, Sylvain Tesson narrates his extraordinary experience of living in the Siberian forest.
For six months, the author isolated himself in a hut on the banks of Lake Baïkal. Tesson, who won the
"Médicis Essai" prize for the book, takes an introspective approach when examining the human condition and civilization.
"I soon realised that there wasn't much I could do to change the world.
I then promised myself that I would go and live for a while, alone, in a cabin in the Siberian forest.
I acquired a wooden hut in the middle of nowhere on the edge of Lake Baïkal. There, for six months,
with the nearest village five days’ walk away, lost in a vast wilderness, I tried to be happy. I think I succeeded.
Two dogs, a wood stove and a window which looks over a lake are enough to live on.
What if freedom were to consist of owning time? And if happiness were in the end made up
of solitude, space and silence: all the things that future generations will lack?
As long as there is a cabin deep in the woods, nothing is completely lost".
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about Dans les forêts de Sibérie
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Whether it's Fred Vargas or Agatha Christie, French and British readers can agree on one thing: their passion for crime fiction.
This selection of books, by famous French authors, is sure to get your adreline pumping and your brain buzzing, so make yourself c
omfortable and get ready for hours of enjoyment! But be warned: the last three are not available in English... yet.
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Salon du Livre in Paris, France
From March 16 to 19, Paris will sway to the rhythm of the International publishing field.
The Salon du Livre will offer exhibitions of most French publishers, and book signings by
international authors! It is also a place for exhibitions on ebooks, arts, science and more...
U.S. comics will be specially highlighted in an exhibition featuring DC Comics’ heroes drawn
by American artists such as Neal Adams, Alex Ross...
Japanese literature will be accentuated by the presence of twenty Japanese writers
and numerous events related to the manga. An area will also be devoted to the city
of Moscow and host several Russian publishers. Ties to other Medias will be
explored with the theme "From the Book to the Film" which will focus on authors
who became producers of the screen adaptation of their books; there'll be movie projections
and discussions bringing filmmakers and writers together, including David Foenkinos,
author of The Delicacy; Frédéric Beigbeder; Delphine de Vigan; and Clément Oubrerie
for the launch of the film based on his comic book Aya. So that those Stateside don't miss
out on a single word of the Paris Book Fair, a website will provide web TV and podcasts.
Let's have fun... in French!
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Livre Hebdo – Prix littéraires
Want to be on top of the news and find out everything there is to know about French
Literary prizes? Prix Littéraires by the book industry magazine Livres Hebdo,
will keep you updated with the latest news:
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