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The Cambridge Companion to Modern French Culture
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Cambridge Companion to Modern French Culture
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Nicholas Hewitt
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Series | Cambridge Companions to Culture |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:374 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Literary studies - from c 1900 - |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521794657
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Classifications | Dewey:944.081 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
20 Halftones, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
11 September 2003 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
France entered the twentieth century as a powerful European and colonial nation. In the course of the century, her role changed dramatically: in the first fifty years two World Wars and economic decline removed its status as a world power, whilst the immediate post-war era was marked by wars of independence in its colonies. Yet at the same time, in the second half of the century, France entered a period of unprecedented growth and social transformation. Throughout the century and into the new millennium France retained its former international reputation as a centre for cultural excellence and innovation and its culture, together with that of the Francophone world, reflected the increased richness and diversity of the period. This Companion explores this vibrant culture, and includes chapters on history, language, literature, thought, theatre, architecture, visual culture, film and music, and discuss the contributions of popular culture, Francophone culture, minorities and women.
Author Biography
Professor Nicholas Hewitt is Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Nottingham University.
Reviews'This is an ideal accompaniment to an undergraduate course on French society and culture, and a book so wide-ranging and thought-provoking that it will provide much enjoyment for more advanced readers, such as postgraduates and academics.' Forum for Modern Language Studies
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