by Muriel Barbery · FOLIO · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782072714238
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«La vie des elfes» is the fantasy novel by Muriel Barbery, published by Folio in paperback format (336 pages, in French).
The narrative interweaves two girls: Maria grows up in Burgundy, connected to nature, and Clara, raised in the Abruzzo, is sent to Rome for her musical gift. Between them lies a secret bond with the world of elves, a realm of art, invention and mystery. A corrupt elf threatens humanity, and only their combined gifts can prevent it.
This novel is the first installment of the «Maria & Clara» series and corresponds to number 6569 in the Folio collection.
For readers of magical realism and contemporary French fiction.
Muriel Barbery is a French novelist and philosophy teacher. Her 2006 novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog quickly sold more than a million copies in several countries.
