Literature
Anatole France – Banquet speech
Banquet speech
English Anatole France’s speech at the Nobel Banquet at Grand Hôtel, Stockholm, December 10, 1921 (Translation) I have cherished the prospect of visiting in the evening of my life your beautiful country which has brought forth brave men and beautiful women. With gratitude I receive the prize that crowns my literary career. I consider it…
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Anatole France – Banquet speech
Banquet speech
French Anatole France’s speech at the Nobel Banquet at Grand Hôtel, Stockholm, December 10, 1921 (in French) J’ai eu à cœur de venir au soir de ma vie contempler votre beau pays où la terre a enfanté des hommes forts et de belles femmes. Je suis venu avec reconnaissance pour recevoir le prix qui couronne…
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