The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
Fiction

The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

by Anatole France

"The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard" by Anatole France is a novel published in 1881. This diary-based story follows an elderly scholar and book collector who pursues a rare manuscript, then encounters the granddaughter of a woman he once loved. When he discovers the young girl suffering under an abusive guardian, Bonnard must decide whether to remain a passive observer or commit what he ironically calls his "crime"—an act that reveals his true character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally issued 2000-03-01. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2123).
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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

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