Henry Bordeaux

Henry Bordeaux
Henry Bordeaux (1870–1963) was a French writer and lawyer known for his conservative and traditionalist views. His novels often depict moral and patriotic themes, emphasizing family values and the virtues of duty and honor. Among his notable works are "La Peur de Vivre" (The Fear of Living) and "Les Roquevillard," which reflect his interest in regional culture, particularly from his native Savoy. Bordeaux was elected to the Académie Française in 1919, cementing his place as a significant literary figure in early 20th-century France.

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CANTO I CHILDHOOD I. THE GUYNEMERS In his book on Chivalry, the good Léon Gautier, beginning with the knight in his cradle and wishing to surround him immediately with a supernatural atmosphere, interprets in his own fashion the sleeping baby smiling at the angels. "According to a curious legend, the origin of which has not as yet been clearly discovered," he explains, "the child during... more...