Search all library resources

Results include

• Book (13,051)
• Journal/Periodical (424)
• Archive/Manuscript (29)

1. French literature : a very short introduction

   Lyons, John D., 1946-

   Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

   The heritage of literature in the French language is rich varied, and extensive in time and space. This introduction presents this lively literary world by focusing on texts (epics novels, plays, poems, screenplays) that concern protagonists whose adventures and conflicts reveal shifts in literary and social practices.The heritage of literature in the French language is rich, varied, and extensive in time and space; appealing both to its immediate public, readers of French, and also to a global audience reached through translations and film adaptations. The first great works of this repertory were written in the twelfth century in northern France, and now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, include authors writing in many parts of the world, ranging from the Caribbean to Western Africa. French Literature: A Very Short Introduction introduces this lively literary world by focusing on texts - epics, novels, plays, poems, and screenplays - that concern protagonists whose adventures and conflicts reveal shifts in literary and social practices. From the hero of the medieval Song of Roland to the Caribbean heroines of I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem or the European expatriate in Japan in Fear and Trembling, these problematic protagonists allow us to understand what interests writers and readers across the wide world of French. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.The heritage of literature in the French language is rich, varied, extensive in time and space, and appealing both to its immediate public--readers of French--and also to a global audience reached through translations and film adaptations. The first great works of this repertory were written in the twelfth century in northern France, and now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this literature includes authors writing in many parts of the world, ranging from the Caribbean to Western Africa. This Very Short Introduction gives the reader a basic orientation to this lively literary world by focusing on texts (epics, novels, plays, poems, screenplays) that concern protagonists whose adventures and conflicts reveal shifts in literary and social practices. From the hero of the medieval Song of Roland to the Caribbean heroines of I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem or the European expatriate in Japan in Fear and Trembling, these problematic protagonists allow us to understand what interests writers and readers across the wide world of French literature.

   Online EBSCO Academic Comprehensive Collection

2. French literature : an annotated guide to selected bibliographies

   Kempton, Richard

   New York, N.Y. : Modern Language Association of America, 1981.

3. French literature : a beginner's guide

   Clark, Carol (Carol E.)

   Oxford, UK : Oneworld, 2012.

   Boasting one of Western culture's oldest and richest literary traditions, French literature has long been a pioneer of style and innovation. From the farcical comedies of Molière to the torment of Baudelaire's verse, it has inspired writers and artists everywhere throughout the ages. This comprehensive Beginner's Guide explores how the literary styles of different periods took shape and shows what we can gain from reading classic and modern French works through translations and explanations of noteworthy extracts from celebrated writers.Boasting one of Western culture's oldest and richest literary traditions, French literature has long been a pioneer of style and innovation. From the farcical comedies of Moliere to the torment of Baudelaire's verse, it has inspired writers and artists everywhere throughout the ages. This comprehensive Beginner's Guide tells French literature's compelling story from the beginning right up to today. Highlighting its distinct qualities, Carol Clark explores how the literary styles of different periods took shape and shows what we can gain from reading classic and modern French works. With translations and explanations of noteworthy extracts from celebrated writers, this is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to discover the delights French literature offers.

Your search also found 6 topic specific databases.

1. France: Race, Class, and Revolt

1. Subjects A-Z

   A list of subject areas from A to Z

2. Italian Studies

   Italian collections offer print, digital, and media resources in Italian, English, and other languages, with a central focus on Italy's language, literature, history, and politics, as well as Italophone and diasporic communities outside of Italy.

3. Medieval Studies

   Stanford Libraries' Medieval Studies collection includes materials in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Formats range from rare books, manuscripts, coins and other examples of material culture, to databases and scholarly monographs.