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The Story of French - Paperback By Nadeau, Jean-Benoit - GOOD
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- ISBN
- 9780312341848
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Type
- Language Course
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Story of French
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publisher
- ST. Martin's Press
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 22.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 496 Pages
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Why does everything sound better if it's said in French? That fascination is at the heart of The Story of French, the first history of one of the most beautiful languages in the world that was, at one time, the pre-eminent language of literature, science and diplomacy. In a captivating narrative that spans the ages, from Charlemagne to Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Beno t Nadeau and Julie Barlow unravel the mysteries of a language that has maintained its global influence despite the rise of English. As in any good story, The Story of French has spectacular failures, unexpected successes and bears traces of some of history's greatest figures: the tenacity of William the Conqueror, the staunchness of Cardinal Richelieu, and the endurance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Through this colorful history, Nadeau and Barlow illustrate how French acquired its own peculiar culture, revealing how the culture of the language spread among francophones the world over and yet remains curiously centered in Paris. In fact, French is not only thriving--it still has a surprisingly strong influence on other languages. As lively as it is fascinating, The Story of French challenges long held assumptions about French and shows why it is still the world's other global language.
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Publisher
ST. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312341849
ISBN-13
9780312341848
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63061666
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Story of French
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Type
Language Course
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
22.3 Oz
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"A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world."--William Grimes, "The New York Times" Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la francaise."--"Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review" "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended."--"Library Journal", "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world."--William Grimes,The New York TimesExceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la française."-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review"Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended."-Library Journal, "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world." -- William Grimes, The New York Times "Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la française." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal, "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world."-- William Grimes, The New York Times Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la française."- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended."- Library Journal, A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world., "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world." --William Grimes, The New York Times "Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la franaise." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended." --Library Journal "Fascinating . . . a fresh approach to both the language and the history. It combines a detailed and learned grasp of the evolution of the language in various parts of the Francophone world with a personal touch." --Mary Ann Caws, Distinguished Professor of French, English, and Comparative Literature, City University of New York "The Story of French hums with the spirit of a novel, the heart of a travel book and the brains of an essay. Jean-Benot Nadeau and Julie Barlow have seized an ambitious theme and made it fascinating and easy to read. With a deft and energetic touch, the authors offer personality and wisdom in this wonderful tribute to the French language and the people who speak it." --Lawrence Hill, Author of Any Known Blood, "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world." --William Grimes, The New York Times "Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la française." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended." --Library Journal "Fascinating . . . a fresh approach to both the language and the history. It combines a detailed and learned grasp of the evolution of the language in various parts of the Francophone world with a personal touch." --Mary Ann Caws, Distinguished Professor of French, English, and Comparative Literature, City University of New York "The Story of French hums with the spirit of a novel, the heart of a travel book and the brains of an essay. Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow have seized an ambitious theme and made it fascinating and easy to read. With a deft and energetic touch, the authors offer personality and wisdom in this wonderful tribute to the French language and the people who speak it." --Lawrence Hill, Author of Any Known Blood, "A well-told, highly accessible history of the French language that leads to a spirited discussion of the prospects for French in an increasingly English-dominated world."--William Grimes,The New York Times Exceptionally told, a celebration of the lasting influence of la française."-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "Excellent...An engaging and well-conceived book. Highly recommended."-Library Journal
Topic
French, Europe / France, Linguistics / General
Dewey Decimal
440.9
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Foreign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
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