France: A Traveler's Literary Companion

Traveler's Literary Companion

by William Rodarmor (Editor), Anna Livia (Editor)

This guide for literature enthusiasts and travelers alike reveals what Francophiles have long known: France is so much more than the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées. Including contributions from such celebrated French writers as Colette, Gabriel Chevallier, and Emmanuelle Laborit, this lively anthology takes readers through France in literary style. In Paris, walk down twisty Rue Ferrière, take a spin on a Franco-Arab carousel, and eavesdrop on a Jewish funeral party. In the suburbs, meet a pint-sized book thief and a gritty ghetto gang. Then visit Provence, Brittany, Normandy, and Alsace-Lorraine, and even witness the Tour de France. Organized by region, these charming stories are often funny, occasionally surreal, and always compelling.

Genres: France, Travel

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2008

Reviews

[Michaela · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Ladle by Jean Failler was my favorite of the collection.

[cynthia Traina · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's quite different to read about an American's impression of a foreign country, and another to read the native speaker write about his or her own country. That's what the Literary Companion series does. This gem translates many great French writers' work into English to make it easier to understand their mind-set. A great introduction to other cultures' contemporary literature.

[T.L. Walker · Rating 1 out of 5]

Full review @ http://aserendipitouslife.blogspot.co...