by Jean-Christophe Rufin · Gallimard · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070746521
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«L'Abyssin» is the historical novel by Jean-Christophe Rufin, published by Gallimard in paperback (579 pages, in French).
It narrates the extraordinary adventures of Jean-Baptiste Poncet, ambassador of the Negus, on his journey to the court of Louis XIV. The action takes place in the 17th century between Ethiopia and France, with the tone of an adventure novel where diplomatic intrigue blends with historical recreation.
Published in 1997, in Gallimard's nrf collection. Subtitle on cover: 'Relation des extraordinaires voyages de Jean-Baptiste Poncet, ambassadeur du Négus auprès de Sa Majesté Louis XIV'.
Intended for readers with a command of French who enjoy historical adventure novels set in the 17th century.
Jean-Christophe Rufin is a French doctor, diplomat, historian and novelist. He is the president of Action Against Hunger, one of the earliest members of Médecins Sans Frontières, and a member of the Académie française.
