by Daniel Pennac · Gallimard · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070718221
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«La Petite Marchande de prose» is the novel by Daniel Pennac, published by Gallimard in paperback (372 pages, in French).
The plot follows Benjamin Malaussène, turned by editor Zabo into the supposed author of a bestseller that unleashes passions among readers. Theft of manuscripts, revenge, humour and intrigue combine in a critique of the publishing machine and advertising excesses, with writing as the common thread.
The work was published in 1990; the cover shows the subtitle «roman» and Gallimard's nrf collection.
This novel is aimed at readers of literary fiction and followers of Daniel Pennac interested in a satire of the publishing world.
Daniel Pennac is a French writer. He received the Prix Renaudot in 2007 for his essay Chagrin d'école.
