
This invaluable abridgement of The Oxford Companion to French Literature ranges far beyond the strictly literary and artistic field to cover aspects of French history, philosophy, religion, language, politics and education, a very wide variety of institutions, and many other facets of French cultural and social life. For this edition, Joyce Reid has revised or expanded a large number of articles and added over two hundred new ones on leading contemporary writers and such topics as the Resistance, the nouveau roman, négritude, and Structuralism.
This volume investigates the breadth of French cultural, intellectual, and social history through a condensed, accessible reference format. Joyce M. H. Reid, an experienced editor of Oxford reference materials, synthesizes complex historical and literary data into a structured guide designed to provide quick, accurate context for students and scholars of French studies.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and academics frequently cite this work as a reliable, high-utility resource for students requiring quick access to historical and literary context. Readers often note the density of the information provided, which effectively balances breadth with the constraints of a concise reference format.
Page Count:
676
Publication Date:
1986-03-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192812009
ISBN-13:
9780192812001
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