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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Mr. Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, a moral tale of self-discovery and maturity. It tells the story of Momo, a young boy, who sets out on a quest to find happiness with the help and teachings of his old friend, Mr. Ibrahim. The novel was later adapted for film, with the actor portraying Mr. Ibrahim winning a César Award for Best Actor. Schmitt's plays have been performed in over fifty countries around the world, as well as being translated into forty languages, showing the influence his writings have had on modern literature.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Mr. Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, a moral tale of self-discovery and maturity. It tells the story of Momo, a young boy, who sets out on a quest to find happiness with the help and teachings of his old friend, Mr. Ibrahim. The novel was later adapted for film, with the actor portraying Mr. Ibrahim winning a César Award for Best Actor. Schmitt's plays have been performed in over fifty countries around the world, as well as being translated into forty languages, showing the influence his writings have had on modern literature.
Find out everything you need to know about Mr. Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Franco-Belgian writer
Born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon in 1960
Notable works:
Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2002), novel
The Alternative Hypothesis (2001), novel
Three Women in a Mirror (2011), novel
Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, born in 1960 and a fellow of philosophy, is one of the world’s most read French authors. He lives in Brussels and began his career as a playwright with Don Juan on Trial (1991), a variation on the myth of Don Juan, and The Visitor, a play in which Freud is visited by an enigmatic man who claims to be God himself. While continuing to write for the theater, Schmitt also wrote novels (The Alternative Hypothesis, 2001), short stories (The Most Beautiful Book in the World, 2006) and autofiction (My Life with Mozart, 2005). Recently, he got behind the camera and adapted two of his works for the big screen, including Oscar and the
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