My Father's Glory by Marcel Pagnol (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

This engaging summary presents an analysis of by Marcel Pagnol, an autobiographical tale which describes a summer the author spent in the Provençal countryside with his family. Due to his mother's poor health, her husband and brother-in-law decide to take the whole family to a rural villa for the summer. There, 8-year-old Marcel learns much about life and nature, and even a little about hunting. is the first book in the quadrilogy, a very successful series of books which focus on Pagnol's memories of his childhood and are now regarded as classics of French literature. However, the author is famous not only for his novels, but also for his plays and films. He was the first filmmaker to be elected to the Académie française, and is widely considered to be one of France's finest 20th century writers. Find out everything you need to know about in a fraction of the time! • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.