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The Return of Martin Guerre

Davis, Natalie Zemon
Publisher:  Harvard University Press, USA
Year Published:  1983  
Pages:  162pp   ISBN:  0-674-76691-1
Dewey:  344.405263
Resource Type:  Book

The book tellls the story of Martin Guerre, a peasant who disappears, leaving his wife behind. Eight years later, Martin Guerre -- or someone claiming to be him -- returns to the village. His wife and other villages and family members, accept him, but some have doubts. Eventually he is charged with being an imposter and has to face a court to prove his identity.

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