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`Thoughtfully organized, this version of the story of French literature is masterfully told. . . . It is the telling of the story against the rich backdrop of historical and social contexts that makes this overview so important. That all the information in this book can coexist in a format that is such an enjoyable read is truly remarkable. . . . Essential.' Choice

This is a carefully crafted, detailed and harmonious work ... This is literary journeying at its most refined and radical, steering us well clear of complacency and commonplace, yet saluting all the old landmarks in the new light created as others are restored to visibility both filtered and animated bya provocative, critical intelligence. Anne-Marie Smith-Di Biasio, Universite de Provence One of the many attractions in this volume is that it actively retrieves what Kay calls the casualties of literary history. Times Literary Supplement ... a good guide because it keeps its surveys in check by the need to cover a vast canvas with a limited number of strokes. Contemporary Review Thoughtfully organized, this version of the story of French literature is masterfully told ... It is the telling of the story against the rich backdrop of historical and social contexts that makes this overview so important. That all the information in this book can coexist in a format that is such an enjoyable read is truly remarkable ... Essential. Choice

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