The Man Who Planted Trees

by Jean Giono · first published 1954

The Man Who Planted Trees (French title: L'homme qui plantait des arbres) is an allegorical tale by French author Jean Giono, published in 1953. It tells the story of one shepherd's long and successful singlehanded effort to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the Alps, near Provence, throughout the first half of the 20th century. It was written in French, and first published in English. The story has become known worldwide and is seen as an inspiration for ecological regeneration brought about by man.

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Original language:

French

Reader rating:

★ 3.0 / 5 (2 on Open Library)

Year page:

1954