When mentioning famous French writer - Hector Malot, most readers immediately think of an author who wrote books for children with outstanding works including: "Sans Famille", "In the Family" (En Famille) and "Returning to the Family" ( Romain Kalbris).
Accordingly, "Returning to Family" is the debut novel written by author Hector Malot on the theme of family and emotional education, ethics for adolescents, first published in 1869.
The novel "Return to Family" contains a strong message from writerctor Malot about the importance of progressive education. Through the character de Bihorel as well as the influence of the old man through lessons about knowledge and how to be Romain's teacher, Hector Malot affirmed that the role of education, including talent, cannot be replaced in creating healthy people both physically and mentally.
All those lessons and words of encouragement were gently spread by writer Hector Malot in his novel while still creating for it the shape of an attractive literary work, attracting readers and leaving a long-lasting sweet taste in the minds of those who have had the opportunity to read it.
In Vietnam, "Remembering the Family" was translated into Vietnamese by translator Ha Mai Anh, and later translated by translator Nguyen Bich Hang under the name "The Sinking Life" by Ro-manh Can-bri.
Both translations were released to readers more than 30 years ago, with some improvisation and some minor errors. This time, translator Le Dinh Chi translated the entire text from the original French. In particular, the edition is illustrated by painter Emile Bayard as a tribute to author Hector Malot and his predecessor translators.
"Remembering the Family" is the fourth work in the classic Literature book series, hard-covered with fabric by Dong A, after 3 works that have been released to readers such as: "The noble soul", "On the desert and in the Abyss", "The Swiss Family Robinson". These are classic works that have gone beyond time, are loved by many generations of readers and are published in new forms.
In addition, the book also has a softcover version to have more options for readers, belonging to the classic Literature for children.
Hector Malot is a famous French writer, his novels are loved by many generations of readers around the world.
He was born in 1830 in La Bouille, northern France. His first work "les Amants" published in 1859 has caused a great stir. In his career, he has written over 70 works.
Hector Malot died in 1907 at Fontenay sous Bois, Paris (France).
