Birth of a Bridge (French edition) By Maylis de Kerangal | Folio

Discover Naissance d’un Pont by Maylis de Kerangal, a literary masterpiece published in the Folio collection. This ambitious novel immerses the reader in the heart of a gigantic construction site where the building of a suspension bridge becomes the stage for interwoven destinies and human challenges.

Set in an imaginary California, the novel follows about ten characters, both men and women, each connected by the collective dream of building a monumental structure. Through striking writing, Maylis de Kerangal blends powerful sensations, breathtaking landscapes, and fascinating technical details. This construction site becomes a microcosm of social struggles, personal aspirations, and professional ambitions.

The novel explores various trades with precision: engineers, workers, architects, and construction managers intertwine in a dance orchestrated by the will to conquer nature. Each character is an essential piece in this immense puzzle where individual dreams clash with collective demands.

In a fluid and poetic style, the author depicts a world where machines, landscapes, and humans harmonize to give birth to a titanic work. The reader is transported into a total immersion, between human tensions and a fascination with modern technology.

This saga novel, often compared to the great works of American literature, is a reflection on the limits of humanity in the face of excess, but also a celebration of collective dreams. Naissance d’un Pont is more than a narrative: it is an ode to ingenuity, courage, and perseverance.

Item Features

• Title: Naissance d’un Pont
• Author: Maylis de Kerangal
• Publisher: Folio
• Collection: Folio (5339)
• Publication Date: 05/03/2020
• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782072895845
• ISBN: 978-2-07-289584-5
• Number of Pages: 336
• Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.8 x 1.3 cm
• Weight: 178 g
• Language: French