Publisher's Synopsis
Pour Une Epingle, also known as The Memoirs of a Pin, is a French novel written by J.T. de Saint-Germain and originally published in 1887. The book follows the life of a pin from its creation in a factory to its various owners and uses throughout history. The pin serves as a metaphor for the human experience, as it witnesses and experiences the joys, sorrows, and struggles of those who possess it. The novel is divided into four parts, each representing a different stage in the pin's life. Part one explores the pin's creation and early days, while part two follows its journey through the hands of various owners, including a wealthy aristocrat, a poor peasant, and a soldier. Part three delves into the pin's experiences during the French Revolution, where it is used as a symbol of the oppressed. Finally, part four examines the pin's ultimate fate and its impact on those who possess it. The novel is a unique and imaginative exploration of the human experience through the lens of an everyday object, and offers a fascinating insight into French society and culture during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
