Jean Giono is one of the most renowned authors in French twentieth-century literature. He wrote over thirty novels, numerous essays and stories, plays, and film scripts. In 1953 he was awarded the Prix Monégasque for his collective work. He died in 1970.
Nature and the Environment / Philosophy / Shambhala Pocket Classics
Paperback / Shambhala Pocket Classics / 88 pages / 3 x 4-1/2
ISBN 978-1-57062-538-1 / November 1999
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Simply written, but powerful and unforgettable, The Man Who Planted Trees is a parable for modern times. In the foothills of the French Alps the narrator meets a shepherd who has quietly taken on the task of planting one hundred acorns a day in an effort to reforest his desolate region....
