Le soleil des Scorta by Laurent Gaudé, 2004, Actes sud edition, in French / français Le soleil des Scorta de Laurent Gaudé paru en 2004 aux éditions Actes Sud Résumé Parce qu’un viol a fondé leur lignée, les Scorta sont nés dans l’opprobre. While reading I could feel the sun burning on my skin, the white houses reflecting the sun, I could feel the taste of the pasta and the sauce, I could smell the sea and feel the love this family have for each other. That being said there were one or two of them that I genuinely appreciated by the end of the book. This story included a sudden minor earthquake with an aftershock which cut through Montepuccio's cemetery, shattering marble and fissuring earth. All in all, the best thing it has going for it is it’s timeless theme of family which is explored beautifully. Il n’est pas originaire du village de Montepuccio mais il y passe le plus clair de son temps. My mom grew up in Basilicata in the region next to where this story takes place - the author perfectly captures both the stunning beauty that is Puglia as well as the harsh reality of life there - the poverty, the harsh climate, the reliance on the land, and the daily fight for survival. Incipit : « La chaleur du soleil semblait fendre la terre. While the sun these November days is far from the scorching one described on the opening pages of Gaude's book, the sky remains mostly blue, the smell of dried tomatoes is occasionally in the air, and Tarnantelle music is never far away. Every moment in this book is fun and perfect. Le Soleil des Scorta Arbre généalogique Chloé, Lucie, Joséphine Luciano Mascalzone Immacolata Biscotti Un brigand qui a fait 15 ans de prison A eu un enfant avec Immacolata Meurt lapidé par les habitants de Montepuccio Sœur de Filomena Donne naissance à Rocco Mascalzone Meurt Refresh and try again. I found this book really randomly in a « swap books box » that exist in France. But, finally, it is a great big chichè of the southern Italian village experience.What makes it redeemable is the quality of the prose. Enjoyed reading this twentieth-century story to the accompaniment of Highbridge audio's (via Hoopla) dramatization. It has impacted me in many ways and I fell in love with it. Le soleil des Scorta (Littérature française (8254)) (French Edition): Gaudé, Laurent: 9782290078129: Amazon.com: Books. La lignée des Scorta est née d'un viol et du péché. Very beautiful and eye opening! The structure is also very original, for as the book goes through the different generations of this same family each chapter follows a character but is always finished with the tale told by Carmela. My best bet is that he thought he could just rashly write it after a three weeks vacation in the Puglia region, by just adding a ton of gravitas and My only explanation this won the Goncourt is on the back of his excellent earlier book, La Mort du Roi Tsongor. Buy Le soleil des Scorta: Roman by Gaude, Laurent from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. Their mother, whom they called "the Mute," as did everyone else, died when they were very young. Μια μέρα, πήρε μαζί του τον ανιψιό του, τον Ελία, και, μπροστά στον τάφο των δύο θείων, αποφάσισε να μιλήσει. Mais ils ont fait vœu de se transmettre, de génération en génération, le peu que la vie leur laisserait en héritage. Start by marking “Le Soleil des Scorta” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Finally, while my ability to read French has limitations, this book was a quick, easy read. My only explanation this won the Goncourt is on the back of his excellent earlier book, La Mort du Roi Tsongor. And I’m so glad I did, it is truly a little gem, I couldn’t put it down. Well it is only an idea I had. This book served as a beautiful reminder to me of all my mom, her parents, and their parents and generations before did to survive. Not one penny. His resolution begat Rocco Mascalzone Scorta the brigand of the second generation, but his mission involved an unforeseen twist. De ces brèves amours naissent Rocco et la malédiction des Scorta. Laurent Gaudé est un romancier et dramaturge français. Roman ini menceritakan perjalanan hidup keluarga Scorta yang hidupdalam kemiskinan dan kesengsaraan di tengah masyarakat yang membencinya. "A miserable house, cut out of the rock and white-washed.". . I prefer it this way." New on goodreads, I should re-read this book to write a comment. Le soleil des Scorta est le second roman de Laurent Gaudé. LE SOLEIL DES SCORTA ROMAN Pour Élio, un peu du soleil de ces terres coule dans tes veines, qu’il illumine ton regard. It’s short and fast paced so it never has time to feel truly dull. Full Description: An epic tale of love, lies, and a family’s disgrace in the unforgiving south of Italy. LA COULEUR LOCALE Le Soleil des Scorta Conclusion Rôle de la couleur locale rôle important de la couleur locale sur le déroulement des faits création d'une atmosphère: les lieux et les éléments le soleil, ambivalent dans cette oeuvre: père nourricier (soutient, guide, retient) Le style. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Pas un souffle de vent ne faisait frémir les oliviers. At first, The House of Scorta seems to have overtones of magical realism and a certain kind of promise. I am temporarily residing in Lecce, Italy, just a few dozen kilometers south of the Puglian region where Gaude's "Le Soleil des Scorta" is set. LUCIANO MASCALZONE. The Scortas' Sun (French: Le Soleil des Scorta) is a novel by the French writer Laurent Gaudé. This was a nice enough family (mini) saga spanning over four generations and presenting the (scandalous) life and everyday struggles of the Scorta family, residing in the South Italian village of Montepuccio. It's a must read for anyone who is seriously into Mario Puzo because it reminds me so much of his writing. I recommend strongly this book to anyone who want escape to Italy for the time of a read! . Absolutely beautiful. The author truly write in a beautiful and descriptive way. Search. This page was last edited on 15 September 2020, at 19:00. "When I asked for a word with you... you gave a start ... as if a dog had started speaking." Cris: roman, Actes Sud, 2001, ISBN 9782742731695 It was beautifully written as the author has stunning descriptions and a style that alternates between small and long sentences. Still, like myth, "Le Soleil des Scorta" has genuine power and captures the spirit of an unforgettable family--a family that holds to the idea that it is the family and not the individual that really matters. "You can hardly hear what I'm saying. Gaudé is a very well-known and decorated French writer, and I had several of his books on my to-be-read list. I was gifted this for Christmas by a French colleague, and I was really glad to have a chance to try more contemporary french novels, as I mostly try to go or classics to practice (which might not make too much sense, I know, but I have a bunch of library sale/second hand classic french books). It is different from most novels’ format and yet, it works. Mais ils ont fait vœu de se transmettre, de génération en génération, le peu que la vie leur laisserait en héritage. My best bet is that he thought he could just rashly write it after a three weeks vacation in the Puglia region, by just adding a ton of gravitas and. This book was gorgeous. Welcome back. Enjoyed reading this twentieth-century story to the accompaniment of Highbridge audio's (via Hoopla) dramatization. To see what your friends thought of this book, Blood is thicker than water, and in southern Italy in the late 1900's, family blood in the dirt-poor coastal town of Montepuccio was so thick you could walk on it. Mais ils ont fait vœu de se transmettre, de génération en… Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. "I was a sister my whole life long...when people hear of my death no one will say `Manuzio's widow died; they'll say the Scortas' sister died.' by Babel. I liked this book more than Gaude's Gates of Hell. It's a saga but without being lengthy as one. Mereka tinggal di daerah yang jauh dari kemodernitasan. “Κάθε μέρα πήγαινε στο νεκροταφείο, όπου ώρες ολόκληρες μιλούσε στις σκιές. Et en dehors du modeste bureau de tabac familial, créé avec ce qu'ils appellent « l'argent de New. The Scortas' Sun (French: Le Soleil des Scorta) is a novel by the French writer Laurent Gaudé. Yes, this is a romantic setting, and Gaude's book is a romantic and deeply humanistic portrayal of the people of this region. Son oeuvre, traduite dans le monde entier, est publiée par Actes Sud. Le soleil des Scorta by Laurent Gaudé. It is also known as The House of Scorta. [..Is it a retelling of the Genesis? ( pages) Translated into English as The House of Scorta (US) or The Scorta’s Sun (UK), which is the. He pays for his mistake with his life, and she pays for accommodating his lust with a child. The story is set in a little village in Italy and tell the story of a family through a few generations. Le soleil des Scorta. The implied family secrets weren't that interesting and not much happened apart from people being born, getting married, working hard to survive and ultimately dying. My only explanation this won the Goncourt is on the back of his excellent earlier book, La Mort du Roi Tsongor. Parler. I immediately checked myself, because it is. Having just finished this book, I feel somehow different from how I felt before reading it. Le parfum des collines s'était évanoui. It was a fairly quick read, however, and once I started I felt committed to finishing. After receiving stunning critical acclaim and France’s most prestigious literary award, the Goncourt Prize, Laurent Gaudé’s The House of Scorta (published in France as Le Soleil des Scorta… Le Soleil des Scorta is weak on all accounts and it is unclear Gaudé ever knew where he was going. A Montepuccio, leur petit village d'Italie du Sud, ils vivent pauvrement, et ne mourront pas riches. 3.5 stars. Le Soleil des Scorta - Laurent Gaudé (Fiche de lecture): Analyse complète de l'oeuvre: Lecomte, Sophie: 9782511028841: Books - Amazon.ca Again, Laurent Gaudé broke my heart and reconstructed it along 200 pages. My best bet is that he thought he could just rashly write it after a three weeks vacation in the Puglia region, by just adding a ton of gravitas and bombast over an empty story. Beautifully describes the strength of family bonds, the value of working for your money and the power of a village. Après avoir été nommé pour le Prix Concourt 2002 avec, “Parler une fois. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. And I’m so glad I did, it is truly a little gem, I couldn’t put it down. La pierre gémissait de chaleur. Είχε αναβάλει για πολύ καιρό τη στιγμή που θα έπρεπε να το κάνει, πεπεισμένος πως δεν είχε τίποτα να πει σε κανέναν, μιας και ποτέ του δεν είχε ταξιδέψει. Don't let it bother you. Είχε όμως δώσει το λόγο του. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I wasn't much impressed with the writing style; it's direct and concise, but I will read another book by Gaudé. My mom grew up in Basilicata in the region next to where this story takes place - the author perfectly captures both the stunning beauty that is Puglia as well as the harsh reality of life there - the poverty, the harsh climate, the reliance on the land, and the daily fight for survival. Le soleil des Scorta by Laurent Gaudé. The structure is also very original, for as the book goes through the different generations of this same family each chapter follows a character but is always finished with the tale told by Carmela. It was alright. Reduced merely to a plot, this novel, like others with a mythic quality (and myth itself), sounds so simple as to be absurd. I have been excited about reading a book by Laurent Gaudé for quite a while, ever since I saw him on a September, 2016 episode of “La Grande Librairie”. PERSONNAGES PRINCIPAUX. Surprisingly not that bad (for a French book)! I read primarily for characterization and writing style. More than that, it makes everything better and her perspective brings insight on what is. Il a été toute sa vie un bandit vivant de rapines, de vol de bétail, de détroussage de voyageurs. This story included a sudden minor earthquake with an aftershock which cut through Montepuccio's cemetery, shattering marble and fissuring earth. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de réduction . Novels. Anyone who wishes to tackle a recent French novel in the original would be wise to consider this one. That never even came true, or had long-lasting repercussions in the story. This book was gorgeous. Pour ne pas être de simples bestiaux qui vivent et crèvent sous ce soleil silencieux.”. Sometimes a book must be read in a particular place to be fully appreciated. The story is set in a little village in Italy and tell the story of a family through a few generations. [ First, why would Rocco give away all his money? Family? While the sun these November days is far from the scorching one described on the opening pages of Gaude's book, the sky remains mostly blue, the smell of dried tomatoes is. I know he took a break for some years (something else I didn't really get his motivation for either), but why would he still choose to give them all his wealth over the well-being of his family? Le soleil des Scorta. A Montepuccio, leur petit village d’Italie du sud, ils vivent pauvrement, et ne mourront pas riches. I was more impressed with the plot and the unfolding of events and how they shape the characters. Because he didn't leave his children ANYTHING! Ce livre a été publié chez Actes Sud le 1er août 2004 et a remporté le prix Goncourt la même année. This just dumbfounds me. Narrative. except the woman he claims is the wrong one. On participe avec les Scorta lorsque Raffaelle les invite à déjeuner à son trabucco.