Colas Breugnon: Récit Bourguignon
1919
Published in 1919, 'Colas Breugnon: Récit Bourguignon' by Romain Rolland is an autobiographical novel narrated by Colas Breugnon, a jovial carpenter in 17th-century Burgundy. The story reflects on his life, filled with humor, family, and the simple pleasures of existence, while also touching on the impact of war. Notable for its warm tone and wise observations, the novel explores themes of freedom, individuality, and community amidst the backdrop of historical turmoil.
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“I lay there turning over the pages of my life, thinking of what I had done and left undone, and of the dreams from which I had awakened. How far off seem the bright visions of early boyhood, and how poor and bare the reality looks. I thought of all my expectations, and the small results of my labors; of my wife, who certainly cannot be called either good-natured or good-looking, of my sons who hardly seem to belong to me, with whom I have nothing in common:”
— Romain Rolland
“Let each man have his share of sun and shade””
— Romain Rolland
“Приятелю, нито за час не отлагай щастието! Щастието се пие прясно. А неприятностите могат да почакат. Ако шишето изветрее, толкова по-добре.””
— Romain Rolland
