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A portrait of the French culture includes discussions of cooking, wine, history, Paris, literature, art, and patriotism
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From Publishers Weekly
It's a pleasure to join Sinclair-Stevenson's journeys through France, via his stylish evocations of storied people and places, past and present. The British author broadens one's views on French kings, authors, composers and artists as well as on aspects of the Gallic character. Starting out in Paris, he describes the singular joys of the Ville Lumiere, then continues to report on the chateaux, towns and landscapes of the Provence. There are many details presented about the country's famous foods and wines. But the author is more impressive as an observer of historic events that have affected generations of French citizens, diminished by wars for centuries. This is a witty and entertaining book that may greatly increase French tourism. Pictures not seen by PW.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
An eclectic potpourri of fact, musings, and opinion, this highly entertaining collection was at least partially inspired by Luigi Barzini's The Italians . Here is most everything you ever wanted to know about the French: food and drink, love and sex, war and religion, Paris and la vie en province , not to mention mineral water and the Channel ports. Does Paris still rule world fashion? Is bicycling really the top sport? All the answers are to be found in this compact, readable book. Sinclair-Stevenson gets right to the bottom of the French, leaving myths and cliches behind. A good purchase. Ian Wallace, Agriculture Canada Lib., St . -Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherTouchstone Books
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0671675648
- ISBN 13 9780671675646
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- IllustratorWolff Glenn
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