by Roy Lewis · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782266040822
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«Pourquoi j'ai mangé mon père» is the satirical novel by Roy Lewis, published by Presses Pocket in paperback (183 pages, in French).
Set in a prehistoric hominid family, the novel follows Edouard, an enthusiastic inventor who drives discoveries such as fire and tools, while his brother Vania advocates not altering the environment. With a satirical tone, it addresses human evolution, conflict between species, and the tension between progress and tradition.
Original title: The Evolution Man, or How I Ate My Father, first published in 1960. The French edition was translated by Vercors and Rita Barisse.
A suitable read for those who enjoy satire and historical fiction.
