Simon l'Anniviard
29.90 CHF
Inspired by the life of her father, Hélène Zufferey, author of several novels and short stories, takes us on a journey in the footsteps of Simon, born at the turn of the 20th century. In this novel, we follow Simon into the heart of community life in the Annivière, a time when the mountains and the plains were in upheaval.
The loves and hatreds, emotions and fears, sufferings and joys of the people of Anniviers are captured here. The joys of family ties, of evening gatherings filled with tales and laughter, of working together, of overcoming fatigue, of religious festivals where everyone came together, driven by the same belief.
In this book, Hélène Zufferey rediscovers her roots and shares with us a way of life that many of us have never experienced. Her story goes beyond the context of the Anniviers of yesteryear, reaching out to young and old, city dwellers and peasants alike. As the story unfolds, readers will experience moments of emotion and courage in the company of these men and women who forged their own destinies through hard work.
The text has been republished to introduce it to new generations of readers.
By Hélène Zufferey. Published by Favre, 2018.
Only in French
The loves and hatreds, emotions and fears, sufferings and joys of the people of Anniviers are captured here. The joys of family ties, of evening gatherings filled with tales and laughter, of working together, of overcoming fatigue, of religious festivals where everyone came together, driven by the same belief.
In this book, Hélène Zufferey rediscovers her roots and shares with us a way of life that many of us have never experienced. Her story goes beyond the context of the Anniviers of yesteryear, reaching out to young and old, city dwellers and peasants alike. As the story unfolds, readers will experience moments of emotion and courage in the company of these men and women who forged their own destinies through hard work.
The text has been republished to introduce it to new generations of readers.
By Hélène Zufferey. Published by Favre, 2018.
Only in French