French Tales is a collection of twenty-two translated stories associated with the twenty-two regions of France. The book, which includes both well-known and little-known writers, for example Prosper Merimee in the nineteenth century and Anne-Marie Garat in the twenty-first, affords readers a panoramic view of French society and culture, reflecting, as it does, its variety and diversity from Brittany to Corsica. Writers include among others Maupassant, Zola, Annie Saumont, Marcel Ayme, Didier Daeninckx and Stephane Emond. The subject-matter ranges from stories about marriage, the First World War and homelessness to house-buying, childhood and honour-killing. Following the model of Paris Tales, also translated by Helen Constantine, each story is illustrated with a striking photograph and there is a map indicating the position of the French regions. There is an introduction and notes to accompany the stories and a selection of Further Reading. The book will appeal to people who love travelling or are armchair travellers, as much as to those who love France and things French.
Reviews
The tales have been translated elegantly. * Muriel Zagha, Times Literary Supplement *
This book is an excellent idea and it is immensely enjoyable. * France Magazine. Sylvie Wheatley *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199217489
Author Helen Constantine
Format Paperback
Page Count 362
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 130mm * 20mm