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OverviewFrench Tales is a collection of twenty-two translated stories associated with the twenty-two regions of France. The book, which includes both well-known and little-known writers, for example Prosper Mérimée in the nineteenth century and Anne-Marie Garat in the twenty-first, affords readers a panoramic view of French society and culture, reflecting, as it does, its variety and diversity from Brittany to Corsica. Writers include among others Maupassant, Zola, Annie Saumont, Marcel Aymé, Didier Daeninckx and Stephane Émond. The subject-matter ranges from stories about marriage, the First World War and homelessness to house-buying, childhood and honour-killing. Following the model of Paris Tales, also translated by Helen Constantine, each story is illustrated with a striking photograph and there is a map indicating the position of the French regions. There is an introduction and notes to accompany the stories and a selection of Further Reading. The book will appeal to people who love travelling or are armchair travellers, as much as to those who love France and things French. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen ConstantinePublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.50cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780199217489ISBN 10: 0199217483 Pages: 362 Publication Date: 10 July 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe tales have been translated elegantly. Muriel Zagha, Times Literary Supplement This book is an excellent idea and it is immensely enjoyable. France Magazine. Sylvie Wheatley The tales have been translated elegantly. Muriel Zagha, Times Literary Supplement This book is an excellent idea and it is immensely enjoyable. France Magazine. Sylvie Wheatley Author InformationHelen Constantine is editor of the magazine Modern Poetry in Translation and the editor and translator of Paris Tales. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |