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The Man in the Red Coat
Book • 2020
'The Man in the Red Coat' explores the Belle Époque in France through the life of Samuel Pozzi, a society doctor, and the people he knew.
It explores themes of celebrity, sexuality, and the changing society of late 19th-century France.
Barnes weaves together biography and cultural history to portray a vibrant and complex era.
The book delves into the worlds of art, literature, and politics, offering insights into the lives of prominent figures of the time.
The narrative illuminates the intersections of science, society, and personal identity in a rapidly evolving world.
It explores themes of celebrity, sexuality, and the changing society of late 19th-century France.
Barnes weaves together biography and cultural history to portray a vibrant and complex era.
The book delves into the worlds of art, literature, and politics, offering insights into the lives of prominent figures of the time.
The narrative illuminates the intersections of science, society, and personal identity in a rapidly evolving world.
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Julian Barnes and Chris Power: Elizabeth Finch
