{"product_id":"the-elm-tree-on-the-mall-by-anatole-france-paperback","title":"The Elm-Tree on the Mall, by Anatole France (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Elm-Tree on the Mall\u003c\/em\u003e (original title: \u003cem\u003eL'Orme du mail\u003c\/em\u003e) is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1897. It is the first book in his \u003cem\u003eHistoire contemporaine\u003c\/em\u003e (Contemporary History) series, which also includes \u003cem\u003eThe Amethyst Ring\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMonsieur Bergeret in Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Wicker Work Woman\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in a small provincial town in France and revolves around the life of Monsieur Bergeret, a scholar and intellectual. Through his observations and interactions with the townspeople, the novel explores the social and political tensions of the time, including the Dreyfus Affair, which serves as a backdrop to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrance uses his characteristic wit and irony to critique the hypocrisy and absurdities of bourgeois society, while also reflecting on the complexities of human relationships. \u003cem\u003eThe Elm-Tree on the Mall\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its keen social commentary and its exploration of the conflict between personal integrity and societal pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184956244177,"sku":"9780809532605","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9780809532605_FC.jpg?v=1784119001","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-elm-tree-on-the-mall-by-anatole-france-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}