Henri Peyre: His Life in Letters - Hardcover

Peyre, Henri

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 030010443X ISBN 13: 9780300104431

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Henri Peyre (1901-1988), a giant figure in French studies, did more to introduce Americans to the modern literature and culture of French than any other person. Sterling Professor and chair of the French Department of Yale University for more than four decades, Peyre was also the author of forty-four books, a brilliant speaker, and a mentor to two generations of students. He left enormous legacies as both teacher and scholar.

Peyre also left a large and fascinating body of correspondence. This collection of his letters documents the era in which he lived. His lively letters also bear witness to the vast network of his friends and colleagues, including such major post-war literary figures as Robert Penn Warren, Andre Gide, and Andre Malraux.

About this title

Book Description:

This book presents the fascinating letters of Henri Peyre (1901-1988), a giant figure in French studies. The letters document the era in which he lived and attest to his vast network of colleagues at Yale University and influential friends worldwide.

 

About the Author:

John W. Kneller is president emeritus of Brooklyn College, CUNY, and former editor-in-chief of the French Review. Mario Maurin is emeritus professor of French at Bryn Mawr College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 030010443X
• ISBN 13: 9780300104431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1128
• Editor: Kneller John W.