Annie Ernaux, a prominent French writer, presents a unique blend of personal memories and collective history in her autobiographical work "Os anos." Born in 1940, Ernaux belongs to a generation caught between the aftermath of WWII and the societal upheavals of the 1960s. Through her innovative and precise storytelling, she explores six decades of events, from the Algerian War to the rise of consumerism and technological innovations. This powerful and philosophical meditation on time has garnered critical acclaim, winning prestigious literary awards and offering a rich chronicle of an era marked by profound societal transformations.
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Seven Stories Press