Clara Bell Livres

1805 à Moscou, en ces temps de paix fragile, les Bolkonsky, les Rostov et les Bézoukhov constituent les personnages principaux d'une chronique familiale. Une fresque sociale où l'aristocratie, de Moscou à Saint-Pétersbourg, entre grandeur et misérabilisme, se prend au jeu de l'ambition sociale, des mesquineries, des premiers émois. 1812, la guerre éclate et peu à peu les personnages imaginaires évoluent au sein même des événements historiques. Le conte social, dépassant les ressorts de l'intrigue psychologique, prend une dimension d'épopée historique et se change en récit d'une époque. La "Guerre" selon Tolstoï, c'est celle menée contre Napoléon par l'armée d'Alexandre, c'est la bataille d'Austerlitz, l'invasion de la Russie, l'incendie de Moscou, puis la retraite des armées napoléoniennes. Entre les deux romans de sa fresque, le portrait d'une classe sociale et le récit historique, Tolstoï tend une passerelle, livrant une réflexion philosophique sur le décalage de la volonté humaine aliénée à l'inéluctable marche de l'Histoire ou lorsque le destin façonne les hommes malgré eux. --Lénaïc Gravis et Jocelyn Blériot

Set in ancient Egypt, the narrative revolves around the life and reign of a powerful emperor, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of leadership. The story delves into the political intrigues and personal relationships that shape the emperor's journey, highlighting the cultural and historical backdrop of the time. Richly detailed, it offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of those in power, as well as the impact of their decisions on the lives of their subjects.

Set against the backdrop of the Gothic cathedral at Chartres, this classic novel follows the spiritual and artistic journey of a young artist named Durtal. Part thriller, part meditation on the nature of faith and beauty, The Cathedral is a timeless masterpiece that will captivate readers from start to finish.

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This biography of Henrik Ibsen, the celebrated Norwegian playwright, sheds new light on his life and work. Drawing on archival research and interviews with Ibsen's friends and contemporaries, the authors paint a vivid picture of the man behind the plays, revealing his passions, struggles, and creative process.

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