"The Surprises of Life" by Georges Clemenceau is a compilation of short stories that looks at what it means to be human through interesting characters. One such character, Mokoubamba, is a traveler and spinner of tales who has seen the world and learned from many cultures. We meet Mokoubamba as he looks back on his life, recalling service to royalty and adventures across different lands. The author uses Mokoubamba's memories and thoughts on fate and joy, particularly about "Fetishes" as forces that guide us, to explore wisdom and the ups and downs of life. Through his reflections, the book promises us an exploration filled with insight.
The Surprises of Life
By Georges Clemenceau
A charismatic old man shares his stories about life, fortune, and the guiding forces that affect our destinies.
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2012-08-29
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About the AuthorGeorges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A physician turned journalist, he played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, particularly amid the end of the First World War. He was a key figure of the Independent Radicals, advocating for the separation of church and state, as well as the amnesty of the Communards exiled to New Caledonia.
Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A physician turned journalist, he played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, particularly amid the end of the First World War. He was a key figure of the Independent Radicals, advocating for the separation of church and state, as well as the amnesty of the Communards exiled to New Caledonia.
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