The author of 'Sans Famille's' debut novel releases new translation

'Returning to the Family' - the debut novel by Hector Malot - author of the world-famous 'Sans Famille', translated from the original French by translator Le Dinh Chi, has just been released to Vietnamese readers.

The novel Homecoming contains Hector Malot's strong message about the importance of progressiveeducation . Through the character of de Bihorel as well as his influence through the lessons of knowledge and human life he teaches Romain, Hector Malot affirms the irreplaceable role of education in creating healthy people both physically and mentally.

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Returning to the Family presents a very important theme in life, which is family and emotional and moral education for teenagers. The first book printed in 1869 caused a great resonance. And it was the success of the opening work that inspired him to complete the manuscript of Sans Famille nearly a decade later.

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Hector Malot was born in 1830 in La Bouille, Northern France. His novels have been loved by generations of readers around the world . His work Les Amants (The Lovers ), published in 1859, made the writer's name.

During his career, he wrote over 70 works. His works Homecoming ( Romain Kalbris , 1869), In the Family ( En Famille , 1893) and especially Without a Family ( San Famille , 1878) were very popular with young readers. He died in 1907 in Fontenay sous Bois, Paris (France), leaving behind a huge literary legacy.

Beautifully presented edition, supplemented with illustrations by Émile Bayard - as a tribute to Hector Malot and previous translators

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The work Returning to the Family was once translated into Vietnamese by translator Ha Mai Anh. Later, there was another translation by translator Nguyen Bich Hang under the name The Floating Life of Roman Canbri. However, both of these printed versions were somewhat abridged and had some minor errors. This time, translator Le Dinh Chi translated the entire text of the work from the original French, as a gift for Vietnamese readers. In addition, the edition was supplemented with illustrations by artist Émile Bayard.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tieu-thuyet-dau-tay-cua-tac-gia-khong-gia-dinh-ra-mat-ban-dich-moi-185250613203928592.htm