by Michel Tournier · Gallimard Jeunesse · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070334971
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«Sept contes» is the collection of seven short stories by Michel Tournier, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in paperback (123 pages, in French).
The book brings together seven short stories in which Michel Tournier combines fantasy and realism, with situations that invite reflection and symbolic language. These literary-toned stories address universal themes and are intended for young readers. The edition includes illustrations and games that complement the reading.
Belongs to the Folio Junior Édition Spéciale collection; 1990 edition with illustrations by Pierre Hezard.
For young readers aged 9 to 12, both in school settings and for personal enjoyment of French literature.
Michel Tournier was a French writer. He won awards such as the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française in 1967 for Friday, or, The Other Island and the Prix Goncourt for The Erl-King in 1970. His inspirations included traditional German culture, Catholicism and the philosophies of Gaston Bachelard. He resided in Choisel and was a member of the Académie Goncourt. His autobiography has been translated and published as The Wind Spirit. He was on occasion in contention for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
