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‘100 Quotes by Jules Renard’ uncovers the famous French author and member of the literary organisation, Académie Goncourt.

Famous for his poems, plays and short stories, his work spans the famous ‘Poil de carotte’. The English novelist Julian Barnes’ 2008 memoir ‘Nothing to be Frightened Of’ remains a proud homage to Renard, indicative of his continuous influence.

His thoughts and musings transcend the page and can be found around the world, on road signs, as well as in books.

A must-read collection for those looking for wit and wisdom today, ‘100 Quotes by Jules Renard’ is the perfect coffee table book.

Pierre-Jules Renard (1864 – 1910) was a French author and member of the Académie Goncourt, most famous for the works 'Poil de carotte' (Carrot Top) and 'Les Histoires Naturelles' (Nature Stories).

An impressive and adaptable author, Renard wrote poems, short stories and plays alongside his novels. He remains today a hugely influential French figure during the turn of the 19th century