The Road (French Edition) by Cormac McCarthy

The Road, written by Cormac McCarthy, is a masterful and profound narrative, recognized as one of the most significant literary works of the 21st century. Published in a collector's edition by Points, this post-apocalyptic story unfolds in a dark world, reduced to ashes after an unexplained cataclysm. Only a few survivors remain, including a father and his young son, two anonymous figures who wander along a harrowing road in search of a semblance of hope.

The father and child traverse devastated landscapes where nature has lost all its vitality and danger lurks around every corner. Their sole possession: a cart loaded with disparate items and a fierce determination to survive. Facing the elements and threatening encounters, the duo moves forward, driven by the unwavering love that unites them and the promise of a better life, even if hope seems illusory.

Cormac McCarthy, the author, left a mark on literature with a unique, stripped-down, and powerful style. Born in 1933 and passed away in 2023, he is recognized as one of the greatest American writers of his generation. The Road, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2007, is often cited as his most intense work and was adapted into a film by director John Hillcoat.

This edition is enhanced with captivating illustrations by Manu Larcenet, adding a striking visual dimension to the story and reinforcing the oppressive atmosphere of the narrative. The French translation, by François Hirsch, retains the intensity and poignant simplicity of the original text.

Literary critics are unanimous:

• Les Inrocks: "A masterpiece."
• Le Monde: "Masterful, absolutely unforgettable!"
• Le Point: "Of an intensity rarely achieved in literature."

Product Features

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9791041416684
• ISBN: 979-10-414-1668-4
• Publisher: Points
• Publication Date: 29/03/2024
• Collection: Points (1)
• Number of Pages: 288
• Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.8 x 3 cm
• Weight: 482 g
• Language: French