Jean-Baptiste Andrea: award-winning novel now available in German!

Jean-Baptiste Andrea: award-winning novel now available in German!

The focus of the literary scene is currently the French author Jean-Baptiste Andrea, who was awarded the renowned literature award "Prix Goncourt" for his latest novel "What I know". The novel, which was published in 2023, is the fourth of his career and is now celebrating its first German translation. In the story that plays at the beginning of the 20th century, we encounter the protagonist Michelangonist Vitaliani, also called Mimo, who comes from poor conditions and is sent to his uncle to the Ligurian coast to learn the craft there. 

Mimo meets Viola, the daughter of the influential nobility family Orsini. Her burgeoning friendship, which survives many exams, is shaped by the political and personal challenges of the interwar period. The novel describes Mimos impressive ascent to the celebrated darling of the elite and illuminates the deep social upheavals of this era, especially with regard to developments in Italy at the time of fascism. oe24.at reported that the work on the literary map is already high waves beats.

The rise of Jean-Baptiste Andrea

Jean-Baptiste Andrea was born in Cannes in 1971 and wanted to become a writer early on before starting his career in the film. He studied at several renowned institutions, including the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris and the ESCP. His breakthrough as an author came late when he published his first novel "Ma Reine" at the age of 46 in 2017. His products are known for being popular and at the same time profound. The novel "Veiller Sur Elle", for which Andrea received the Prix Goncourt, addresses the 20th century Italy and also reflects its own Italian roots. Nouvelobs.com Establishment of fascism in Italy and the rule of Mussolini.

The price, which was awarded on November 7, 2023, shows that Andrea is an author who does not belong to the elite group of writers, but rather builds out of the film world, where he worked for over 20 years. The jury assessment for the Prix Goncourt resulted from a wafer -thin interim result, which reflects later disagreements within the jury members. Andrea prevailed against well -known competition, including against Eric Reinhardt and Gaspard Koenig. EURONEWS.com emphasizes that Andrea was faced with the challenge of finding a parking space, which was modest Access to the literature wonderfully illustrated.

outlook on the sales figures

The success of "Veiller Sur Elle" is evident because the novel has already sold over 50,000 copies, and the award with the Prix Goncourt could significantly increase sales in the coming months. Andrea himself emphasizes the importance of his mentors like the late Sophie de Sivry, who had a decisive influence on his literary career. Overall, the new novel by Jean-Baptiste Andrea shows not only the personal fate of his characters, but also the eventful history of Italy, which captivates and stimulates the reader.