{"product_id":"the-queen-pedauque-by-anatole-france-paperback","title":"The Queen Pedauque, by Anatole France (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Queen Pédauque\u003c\/em\u003e (original title: \u003cem\u003eLa Rôtisserie de la reine Pédauque\u003c\/em\u003e) is a novel by Anatole France, first published in 1893. This satirical and philosophical work is set in 18th-century France and follows the adventures of the young Jacques Ménétrier, the son of a rotisserie owner in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacques becomes an apprentice to the enigmatic Abbé Jérôme Coignard, an erudite yet morally ambiguous priest. Together, they embark on a series of adventures that involve mystical and philosophical themes, encountering a colorful cast of characters, including magicians, alchemists, and courtiers. The novel explores themes of knowledge, belief, and the conflict between reason and superstition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the interactions between Jacques, Coignard, and the people they meet, Anatole France offers a humorous critique of the intellectual and social climate of the time. \u003cem\u003eThe Queen Pédauque\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its wit, rich historical detail, and its exploration of philosophical ideas, making it a notable example of France's literary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184510599377,"sku":"9781434463357","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434463357_FC.jpg?v=1784073476","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-queen-pedauque-by-anatole-france-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}