The Sermon on the Fall of Rome explained

The Sermon on the Fall of Rome
Author:Jérôme Ferrari
Title Orig:Le Sermon sur la chute de Rome
Translator:Geoffrey Strachan
Country:France
Language:French
Publisher:Actes Sud
Pub Date:2012
English Pub Date:2014
Isbn:9780857052902

The Sermon on the Fall of Rome (French: Le Sermon sur la chute de Rome) is a novel by the French writer Jérôme Ferrari, published in 2012.[1] The book received the Prix Goncourt in 2012.[2] It was translated to English from the original French by Geoffrey Strachan.

Summary

The story begins with the manager of a village absconding, leaving behind a number of quarrelling would-be successors. As the story progresses, all of them fall prey to accusations of adultery and insolvency. The situation seems hopeless until Matthieu and Libero, natives of the village, rise to meet the challenge of succeeding the missing manager.

Tragically, Matthieu and Libero are led astray by alcohol and women. The story encompasses themes of tragedy, human decadence, absurdity, romance, comedy, and wisdom.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The sermon on the fall of Rome . Jérôme Ferra. Geoffrey Strachan . London . MacLehouse . 2014 . 9780857052902. 2012519021.
  2. Web site: Le Sermon sur la chute de Rome, prix Goncourt 2012, passe le test de la page 99. L Express . fr. 2018-08-18.