The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of French Literature
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A cornerstone reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of French letters, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of French Literature presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the full sweep of French literary history — from the medieval chansons de geste to the modern avant-garde. Compiled with scholarly precision, it details authors, movements, genres, and works that have shaped one of the world's most celebrated literary traditions, offering concise yet richly informative entries on figures ranging from Rabelais and Molière to Baudelaire and Sartre. Joyce M.H. Reid's work stands as an indispensable companion for anyone navigating the vast landscape of French literature, distilling the breadth of the Oxford Companion to French Literature into a more accessible and portable format. The dictionary's crisp, authoritative style makes it equally useful as a quick-reference tool and as a deeper guide to literary context and influence. Whether tracing the roots of Symbolism or decoding the significance of the Pléiade, this volume remains an essential desk reference — one that rewards every consultation with new insight.
Author: Joyce M.H. Reid
Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of French letters, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of French Literature presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the full sweep of French literary history — from the medieval chansons de geste to the modern avant-garde. Compiled with scholarly precision, it details authors, movements, genres, and works that have shaped one of the world's most celebrated literary traditions, offering concise yet richly informative entries on figures ranging from Rabelais and Molière to Baudelaire and Sartre. Joyce M.H. Reid's work stands as an indispensable companion for anyone navigating the vast landscape of French literature, distilling the breadth of the Oxford Companion to French Literature into a more accessible and portable format. The dictionary's crisp, authoritative style makes it equally useful as a quick-reference tool and as a deeper guide to literary context and influence. Whether tracing the roots of Symbolism or decoding the significance of the Pléiade, this volume remains an essential desk reference — one that rewards every consultation with new insight.