by John Irving · Seuil · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782020257800
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«L'oeuvre de Dieu, la part du Diable» is the novel by John Irving, published by Seuil in paperback (733 pages, in French).
Set in a remote orphanage in Maine, the novel follows the gynecologist Wilbur Larch, who combines his work of bringing unwanted children into the world —«the work of God»— with the illegal practice of abortions —«the Devil's part»—. Over the years, a bond similar to that of a father and son grows between Larch and an orphan who resists being adopted.
The original work, «The Cider House Rules», was published in 1985; this French edition appeared in 2000.
Intended for readers of literary and contemporary fiction who enjoy character-driven novels and moral dilemmas.
John Winslow Irving is an American and Canadian novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter.
