Published in 1934 and introduced by Alphonse de Châteaubriant, Fanny or the Spirit of the Open Sea is the novel that earned Bernard Roy the Prix des Vikings in 1934.
Through the character of Fanny and the symbolism of the open sea, Bernard Roy explores themes of freedom, adventure and personal aspiration. Like many novels of the interwar period, the book reflects a fascination with distant horizons and the search for meaning beyond everyday life.
Now largely forgotten, the novel offers modern readers the opportunity to rediscover a distinctive literary voice from the 1930s.
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Condition
Paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Page edges and paper age-toned. Small loss in the margin of page 107, not affecting the text. Very good internal condition. 165 pages.
About the author
Bernard Roy belonged to a generation of writers who enjoyed recognition during the interwar years but gradually faded from public memory. The Prix des Vikings awarded to this novel reflects the esteem in which his work was held at the time.
Published in 1934, the novel appeared during the interwar period, a time marked by both political uncertainty and a strong fascination with travel, exploration and distant horizons.
Today the novel is an example of the many once-acclaimed works that have slipped from public view, making it a rewarding rediscovery for readers interested in forgotten twentieth-century literature.