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Literary Fiction· France

The Elegance of the Hedgehog

by Muriel Barbery
Aggregate Editorial Score80/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 2006325 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2006, The Elegance of the Hedgehog established Muriel Barbery as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Renée Michel, a self-educated Paris concierge who hides her love of philosophy and art behind a frumpy exterior, finds an unlikely ally in twelve-year-old Paloma, a suicidal child of wealthy tenants. Barbery's charming, intellectually rich novel became a worldwide phenomenon, beloved for its meditation on beauty, class, and the examined life. Themes of class, philosophy, beauty run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 2006.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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200680
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About the Author
Muriel Barbery
France
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Elegance of the Hedgehog about?

Renée Michel, a self-educated Paris concierge who hides her love of philosophy and art behind a frumpy exterior, finds an unlikely ally in twelve-year-old Paloma, a suicidal child of wealthy tenants. Barbery's charming, intellectually rich novel became a worldwide phenomenon, beloved for its meditation on beauty, class, and the examined life.

Who wrote The Elegance of the Hedgehog?

The Elegance of the Hedgehog was written by Muriel Barbery, from France. First published in 2006.

What awards has The Elegance of the Hedgehog won?

The Elegance of the Hedgehog has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 2006.

Is The Elegance of the Hedgehog worth reading?

The Elegance of the Hedgehog is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 80/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in class, philosophy, beauty.