L'art francès de la guerra

Synopsis of L'art francès de la guerra

«L'art francès de la guerra» is the novel by Alexis Jenni in its 2012 Catalan edition, published by Edicions 62 in paperback (320 pages).

The narrative begins with the encounter between a student and a veteran of the Indochina War. Through their conversations and the soldier's account, the novel traces the history of France in the twentieth century and reflects on the weight of war, violence, and national identity.

The work won the 2011 Prix Goncourt, and this Catalan edition was published in 2012 as part of the El Balancí collection.

For readers of contemporary fiction interested in the history and memory of twentieth-century France.