Author: ARDAGH, JOHN
Title: Writers' France - a Regional Panorama
Description: London, Hamish Hamilton. 1989, First. (ISBN: 0241123518). Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. A large format volume of 319 pages. Illustrated throughout with photographs by Mayotte Magnus. John Ardagh, well known for his authoritative studies of France, extends his range to give a picture of the French regions as seen in literature. He explores the many places that have inspired the work of writers both French and foreign - the towns, villages and landscapes that they have described in their work and where in many cases they lived. The book is enlivened by some 250 revealing extracts from their writings, and by numerous photographs specially taken by Mayotte Magnus, well known for her work with landscapes. PLEASE NOTE: A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.125 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST A1F. Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: Literary France, Regional France in French Literature, French Authors, Literary Travel 0241123518


See more books from our catalog: Travel - Europe