“As we all know, poodles are a type of curly-haired dog preferred by petit bourgeois retirees, ladies very much on their own who transfer their affection upon their pet, or residential concierges ensconced in their gloomy loges. Poodles come in black or apricot. The apricot ones tend to be crabbier than the black ones, who on the other hand do not smell as nice. Though all poodles bark snappily at the slightest provocation, they are particularly inclined to do so when nothing at all is happening. They follow their master by trotting on their stiff little legs without moving the rest of their sausage-shaped trunk. Above all they have venomous little black eyes set deep in their insignificant eye-sockets. Poodles are ugly and stupid, submissive and boastful. They are poodles, after all”
Quote by Muriel Barbery
Work
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
This novel intertwines the lives of a reclusive museum curator and a young, troubled schoolgirl, revealing their shared appreciation for the beauty of art and the complexities of life. The narrative delves into themes of isolation, intellectual curiosity, and the search for meaning in a modern world. more
Author
Muriel Barbery
Muriel Barbery, born on May 28, 1969, is a renowned French novelist. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound thinking, which have won her a wide audience. more
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