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"One Hundred Twenty‑One Days" follows French mathematicians across the tumult of World War I and World War II. The novel alternates between novelistic scenes, fable‑like passages, and historical research, unveiling the ways in which science and politics became entwined. Through its chapters, the book unlocks historical codes and presents a compelling, emotionally resonant portrayal of intellectual life during two of the twentieth century’s most profound upheavals.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Michèle Audin
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