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My father's glory ; and, My mother's castle memories of childhood

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The author recounts his happy childhood in the south of France, and recalls his family, friends, and schoolboy adventures.

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Main Author: Pagnol, Marcel, 1895-1974
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
French
Published: San Francisco : North Point Press, 1986.
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Pagnol, Marcel, > 1895-1974 > Childhood and youth.
Authors, French > 20th century > Biography.
Provence (France) > Social life and customs.
Aubagne (France) > Social life and customs.
Biographies.
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Summary:The author recounts his happy childhood in the south of France, and recalls his family, friends, and schoolboy adventures.
Item Description:"Originally published in French as two volumes, La gloire de mon père and Le château de ma mère, as the first two parts of Souvenirs de l'enfance (Memories of childhood)"--Title page verso.
Originally published in English in 1960 under the title: The days were too short.
Physical Description:341 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN:0865472572
9780865472570
0865472564
9780865472563
Author Notes:Marcel Pagnol was born on February 28, 1895. He was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. In 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie Française. Pagnol died in Paris on April 18, 1974.

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