Alain-Fournier's lyrical novel captures the painful transition from adolescence to adulthood. First published in 1913, its story of the lost domain where Augustin Meaulnes, le grand Meaulnes, meets a beautiful girl, and his search to recover his love, has haunted readers ever since.

Alain-Fournier's lyrical novel captures the painful transition from adolescence to adulthood. First published in 1913, its story of the lost domain where Augustin Meaulnes, le grand Meaulnes, meets a beautiful girl, and his search to recover his love, has haunted readers ever since.