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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In this award-winning, satirical French novel that asks how anyone can live according to their principles inside the system they?re trying to change, two young men vow to save the planet with earthworms, but their shared mission soon sends them down opposite paths.Lowly Creatures follows the twin destinies of two young men, Kevin and Arthur, each of whom has vowed to dedicate his life to earthworms to save the earth from impending ecological disaster. Their shared passion brings them together at a Paris agri-tech school, then drives them apart as they pursue divergent paths.Arthur, an anxious, idealistic, man raised in a bourgeois family, moves to rural Normandy with his girlfriend to attempt a Thoreau-like experiment of introducing earthworms to the soil of his grandfather?s abandoned farm. Kevin, the handsome, free-spirited, pansexual son of farmers from the French countryside, partners with an ambitious business school classmate to create a worm-composting startup. Arthur thinks Kevin has sold out, while Kevin is frustrated by the hopelessness of Arthur?s plan.Their relationship devolves further when Arthur?s shallow, elitist girlfriend moves back to Paris, where she becomes romantically involved with Kevin. As the men?s projects are threatened by fraud, failed experiments, eco-terrorism, and other dark challenges, they eventually worm their way back into each other?s world, undeniably changed, yet still committed to each other.A surprise literary sensation in France, and now available in a lively, playful English translation, Lowly Creatures will appeal to readers of Tony Tulathimutte, Michel Houellebecq, and Eleanor Catton. Gaspard Koenig digs deep into the contradictions, temptations, and doubts of a generation, turning worms, humus, and hedgerows into an unexpectedly fascinating lens on the contradictions of climate activism, greenwashing, startup culture, and capitalism.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In this award-winning, satirical French novel that asks how anyone can live according to their principles inside the system they?re trying to change, two young men vow to save the planet with earthworms, but their shared mission soon sends them down opposite paths.Lowly Creatures follows the twin destinies of two young men, Kevin and Arthur, each of whom has vowed to dedicate his life to earthworms to save the earth from impending ecological disaster. Their shared passion brings them together at a Paris agri-tech school, then drives them apart as they pursue divergent paths.Arthur, an anxious, idealistic, man raised in a bourgeois family, moves to rural Normandy with his girlfriend to attempt a Thoreau-like experiment of introducing earthworms to the soil of his grandfather?s abandoned farm. Kevin, the handsome, free-spirited, pansexual son of farmers from the French countryside, partners with an ambitious business school classmate to create a worm-composting startup. Arthur thinks Kevin has sold out, while Kevin is frustrated by the hopelessness of Arthur?s plan.Their relationship devolves further when Arthur?s shallow, elitist girlfriend moves back to Paris, where she becomes romantically involved with Kevin. As the men?s projects are threatened by fraud, failed experiments, eco-terrorism, and other dark challenges, they eventually worm their way back into each other?s world, undeniably changed, yet still committed to each other.A surprise literary sensation in France, and now available in a lively, playful English translation, Lowly Creatures will appeal to readers of Tony Tulathimutte, Michel Houellebecq, and Eleanor Catton. Gaspard Koenig digs deep into the contradictions, temptations, and doubts of a generation, turning worms, humus, and hedgerows into an unexpectedly fascinating lens on the contradictions of climate activism, greenwashing, startup culture, and capitalism.…

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Condizione: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this award-winning, satirical French novel that asks how anyone can live according to their principles inside the system theyre trying to change, two young men vow to save the planet with earthworms, but their shared mission soon sends them down opposite paths.Lowly Creatures follows the twin destinies of two young men, Kevin and Arthur, each of whom has vowed to dedicate his life to earthworms to save the earth from impending ecological disaster. Their shared passion brings them together at a Paris agri-tech school, then drives them apart as they pursue divergent paths.Arthur, an anxious, idealistic, man raised in a bourgeois family, moves to rural Normandy with his girlfriend to attempt a Thoreau-like experiment of introducing earthworms to the soil of his grandfathers abandoned farm. Kevin, the handsome, free-spirited, pansexual son of farmers from the French countryside, partners with an ambitious business school classmate to create a worm-composting startup. Arthur thinks Kevin has sold out, while Kevin is frustrated by the hopelessness of Arthurs plan.Their relationship devolves further when Arthurs shallow, elitist girlfriend moves back to Paris, where she becomes romantically involved with Kevin. As the mens projects are threatened by fraud, failed experiments, eco-terrorism, and other dark challenges, they eventually worm their way back into each others world, undeniably changed, yet still committed to each other.A surprise literary sensation in France, and now available in a lively, playful English translation, Lowly Creatures will appeal to readers of Tony Tulathimutte, Michel Houellebecq, and Eleanor Catton. Gaspard Koenig digs deep into the contradictions, temptations, and doubts of a generation, turning worms, humus, and hedgerows into an unexpectedly fascinating lens on the contradictions of climate activism, greenwashing, startup culture, and capitalism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this award-winning French novel, two friends from contrasting economic backgrounds, one privileged and one working-class, are drawn and eventually divided by their shared passion for earthworms and their mission to save the environment-young men whose parallel destinies illustrate the difficulty of entering adulthood in a world threatened by ecological disaster.Lowly Creatures follows the twin destinies of two young men, Kevin and Arthur, each who has vowed to dedicate his life to earthworms to save the earth from impending ecological disaster. Their shared passion brings them together at a Paris agri-tech school, then drives them apart as they pursue divergent paths.Arthur, an anxious, idealistic, man raised in a bourgeois family, moves to rural Normandy with his girlfriend to attempt a Thoreau-like experiment of introducing earthworms to the soil of his grandfather's abandoned farm. Kevin, the handsome, free-spirited, pansexual son of farmers from the French countryside, partners with an ambitious business school classmate to create a worm-composting startup. Arthur thinks Kevin has sold out, while Kevin is frustrated by the hopelessness of Arthur's plan.Their relationship devolves further when Arthur's shallow, elitist girlfriend moves back to Paris, where she becomes romantically involved with Kevin. As the men's lives spiral out of control-experiencing fraud, failed experiments, eco-terrorism, and other dark challenges-they eventually worm their way back into each other's world, undeniably changed, yet still committed to each other.A surprise literary sensation in France, Lowly Creatures is a provocative and philosophical exploration of how idealistic young people navigate the moral dilemma between living according to principle and working within the capitalist system to create change. Brilliantly insightful and inciteful, Gaspard Koenig's award-winning novel digs deep into the contradictions, temptations, and doubts of a generation.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this award-winning French novel, two friends from contrasting economic backgrounds, one privileged and one working-class, are drawn and eventually divided by their shared passion for earthworms and their mission to save the environment-young men whose parallel destinies illustrate the difficulty of entering adulthood in a world threatened by ecological disaster.Lowly Creatures follows the twin destinies of two young men, Kevin and Arthur, each who has vowed to dedicate his life to earthworms to save the earth from impending ecological disaster. Their shared passion brings them together at a Paris agri-tech school, then drives them apart as they pursue divergent paths.Arthur, an anxious, idealistic, man raised in a bourgeois family, moves to rural Normandy with his girlfriend to attempt a Thoreau-like experiment of introducing earthworms to the soil of his grandfather's abandoned farm. Kevin, the handsome, free-spirited, pansexual son of farmers from the French countryside, partners with an ambitious business school classmate to create a worm-composting startup. Arthur thinks Kevin has sold out, while Kevin is frustrated by the hopelessness of Arthur's plan.Their relationship devolves further when Arthur's shallow, elitist girlfriend moves back to Paris, where she becomes romantically involved with Kevin. As the men's lives spiral out of control-experiencing fraud, failed experiments, eco-terrorism, and other dark challenges-they eventually worm their way back into each other's world, undeniably changed, yet still committed to each other.A surprise literary sensation in France, Lowly Creatures is a provocative and philosophical exploration of how idealistic young people navigate the moral dilemma between living according to principle and working within the capitalist system to create change. Brilliantly insightful and inciteful, Gaspard Koenig's award-winning novel digs deep into the contradictions, temptations, and doubts of a generation.…

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Lowly Creatures. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Paperback.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Condizione: Very Good. : Humus es una fascinante novela de Gaspard Kœnig que explora la intersección entre la ambición humana, la tecnología y la naturaleza. A través de una narrativa envolvente, el autor nos sumerge en una historia contemporánea que cuestiona nuestro impacto en el mundo y la búsqueda de sentido en la era moderna. Esta obra, galardonada con prestigiosos reconocimientos literarios, es una lectura esencial para quienes buscan una reflexión profunda sobre la sociedad actual. EAN: 9791032927823 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Humus Autor: Gaspard Kœnig Editorial: Les Éditions de l'Observatoire Idioma: fr-FR Páginas: 379 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Condizione: Fair. : Humus es una novela del autor francés Gaspard Koenig, publicada en 2024. La historia sigue a dos estudiantes de agronomía que, preocupados por la crisis ecológica, deciden tomar medidas para cambiar el mundo. A través de sus experiencias, la novela explora temas como la movilidad social, el desprecio de clase, la promesa de progreso y la rebelión ecológica. La obra ha sido galardonada con el Prix Interallié y el Prix Jean-Giono, y fue finalista del Goncourt. EAN: 9782290397060 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Humus Autor: Gaspard Koenig Editorial: J'ai lu Idioma: fr Páginas: 512 Formato: libro de bolsillo.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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