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ANTHOLOGIE AFRICAINE
J. Chevrier, paperback.
A collection of excerpts from contemporary French-speaking African
authors giving a first-hand view of modern life set against the background
of cultural diversity and changes in African society over the past 30
years. Features works by Mongo Beti, Sembéné Ousmane, René
Maran, Amadou Hampate Ba, Amadou Kourouma, Aimé Césaire, Léopold
Senghor and others.
MB17 - ANTHOLOGIE NÉGRO-AFRICAINE $19.50
L. Kesteloot, 430 pp. ISBN:9782850697609
This is a critical panorama of the 20th century writers, poets and
playwrights of black Africa, and black African origin. The author has
compiled brilliant selections from this culturally rich, often politically
engaged literature.
CIVILISATION PROGRESSIVE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
J. Noutchie Njike. Softcover, 191pp. Designed for intermediate level students.
Authentic documents, colorful photographs, maps, and tables pepper this fascinating study of French-speaking countries. Topic headings include regional geography, historical and political landmarks, as well as social and cultural life. Comprehension questions are given at the end of each chapter to help reinforce retention.
NA8824 - LITTERATURE FRANCOPHONE $28.95 MGH5880 - LITTERATURE MODERNE DU MONDE FRANCOPHONE $35.95 REGIONAL FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE
ANTHOLOGIES
KA3762 - LA LITTERATURE FRANCO-ANTILLAISE $54.95
KA172X - LITTERATURES DE L'AFRIQUE NOIRE: Des Langues aux livres. $51.95
GA4146 - POÈMES À DIRE : UNE ANTHOLOGIE DE POÉSIE CONTEMPORAINE FRANCOPHONE
$18.95
PUF09 - ANTHOLOGIE DE LA NOUVELLE POÉSIE NÈGRE ET MALGACHE DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE $27.95
HA1915 - IMAGES FÉMININES DANS LES
CONTES AFRICAINS. $14.95
ML9571 - LA FRANCOPHONIE $12.95
CL1994 - LA FRANCOPHONIE $8.95
ED0470 - TRÉSORS DES RACINES
PATAOUETES $28.95
KA7865 - VIVRE EN ALGERIE: Des Françaises parlent $43.95
KA5005 - LA LITTERATURE FEMININE DE LANGUE FRANÇAISE AU MAGHREB $52.95
HA4660 - DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL
FRANCOPHONE $32.95
FA462 - KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS Video $39.95
ML9484 - KIRIKOU ET LA SORCIÈRE Book $24.50
Collection "Le Caméléon vert" $7.95 each
Anthology presented by Nathan and the Agence de Cooperation Culturelle et Technique.
Softcover, 448 pp. ISBN:9782288824011
Nathan's global anthology of Francophone literature highlights contemporary literature from Africa, the French West Indies, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec. Major classical French authors from the XVIth Century to present day are also included. This affordable textbook includes over 230 authors from French speaking areas along with corresponding exercises and creative activity suggestions. Enhance your curriculum with this bestselling Francophone anthology today.
NA8240 - TEACHER'S GUIDE $18.95 ISBN:2288824026
P. Thompson, Softcover, 160 pp. ISBN:9780844215884
This geographically comprehensive anthology presents 36 selections from 20th-century Francophone authors around the world, a significant number of whom are women. Including poetry, plays, short stories, and excerptsfrom novels, this collection allows students to study the Francophone classics in their original form. Also included are biographical introductions, comprehension exercises, and subjects for discussion or composition. A teacher's section indicates suggested lesson plans and rates the reading sections by level of difficulty.
These exciting anthologies will provide a general introduction to
the wealth of literature from the different parts of the Francophone
world. Each text provides students with tools to more completely
understand the author's works, as well as providing the literary history
of each country to promote topics of discussion and reflection.
WP325X NÉGRITUDE ET NOUVEAUX MONDES $10.95
Anthologie de la poésie noire: africaine, antillaise, malgache.
P. Thompson. Softcover, 107pp. ISBN:9781877653254
Experience colonialism and slavery through the voices of the most well-known francophone writers, including Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Birago Diop, René Maran, and many others. Poems are accompanied by authors' biographies, comprehension questions, and composition questions.
R. Antoine. Softcover, 384 pp. ISBN:9782865373765
Haïti, Guadeloupe et Martinique
This anthology is dedicated to the literature of Haiti, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Through extensive documentation, Antoine explores the French and the Island elements present in the literature, clearly noting the distinctions and the commonalities. He also explores the Haitian revolution as it appears in their literature, the islanders' contact with French authors like Breton and Malraux whose trips to the islands affected their writing in addition to that of the natives. A wonderful exploration in Francophone literature.
A. Ricard. Softcover, 304 pp. ISBN:9782865375318
This book methodically analyses the history of African literature, from the oral traditions to the written world. This analysis differentiates between the various geo-lingual areas of Africa, and how each unique culture affected the way stories were told and, later, written. The European colonial era and the age of technology are also examined in reference to the development ofthe literature from oral histories to theater and fiction.
Paperback, 169 pp. ISBN:9782070424146
The poems chosen for this anthology represent many of the most important French and Francophone poets of the 20th century including Appolinaire, Claudel, Cesaire, Khair-Eddine, Cocteau, Novarina, Arteaud, and Aragon. The reading is fascinating and you will experience thousands of emotions and images each with an independent melody, yet resulting in full harmony.
L. Senghor. Softcover, 227 pp. ISBN:9782130549994
This anthology, a classic in its field, is presented by Leopold Sedar Senghor with an introduction by Jean Paul Sartre. It is devoted to the poetry of the most important poets of Africa, the Antilles and Madagascar. A brief biography is given for each poet whose work is included.
Directed by
V. Gorog-Karady and G. Meyer, published with the Ministère de la
Coopération. Softcover, 172 pp. ISBN:9782853791915
A very interesting study of the role of women in African legends,
this work discusses their ties to creation and their role in the moral
fiber of the family. All of these beliefs are characterized in the 40
short stories shared with you in this enlightening anthology.
Reference and Cultural Studies
V. Le Marchan, Paperback, 63pp. ISBN:9782745919571
Like a tree, the Francophone influence planted its roots in Europe and then continued on to cover all five continents. Today, more than 175,000,000 people speak French throughout the world. Composed of many essences including European, African, North American, Asian influences, this tree grows on the richness of the cultural and linguistic diversity found in the Francophone world. This guide will help you understand the development of Francophone influences in the world and will introduce you to those that foster its prosperity.
J.-L. Joubert. Softcover, 64pp. ISBN:9782090319941
Through the five chapters of this book, the reader will explore the
meaning of "francophone" and "francophonie", the
origins of the French language, its expansion and development, its use and
influence around the world, and conclude with a brief overview of
francophone literature. Discussion questions for each chapter and a
vocabulary glossary follow the text. An excellent introduction to "La
Francophonie" for the beginning reader.
ISBN:9782701104706
A wonderful guide to grammar, pronunication, physical gestures, and
a dictionary of the French spoken by French, native North Africans. An
amusing yet informative explanation of the French dialect called
Pataouetes. Illustrated and filled with anecdotes and proverbs, this book
will broaden your collection of Francophone materials.
A. Dore-Audibert and A. Morzelle. Softcover, 222 pp. ISBN:9782865377862
Living in Algeria has never been an easy life, especially for women, and even more so for the French women who found themselves adjusting to a new way of life. This powerful book contains interviews with women and examines their loss of autonomy and the way they were received by the Algerian community, and how they raised their children in an atmosphere of restraint. They also share their experience with France: loss of citizenship and rejection by the French society. Most chose to stay in Algeria than return to an unwelcoming France.
J. Déjeux. Softcover, 260 pp. ISBN:9782865375004
Women were never absent in the history of Maghreb, but they were not always recognized as they should have been. By looking into writings of the women of Maghreb, the author explores the importance of writing in the first person, writing in French instead of Arabic, and a general defiance of Islamic restraints. Read the variety of literature written by these women who chose a pen as their means of self-expression.
Hardcover, 1,504 pp., 110,000 definitions (6,000 specific to Africa) ISBN:9782841293452
More than a dictionary, this amazing reference work contains vibrant
encyclopedic dossiers on the nations of Africa and the Indian Ocean. A
full-color world atlas features a special African section, which displays
the continent's economy, climate, population, and languages. The
dictionary strives to find a balance between essential universal knowledge
and usage for all Francophone countries, and those terms specific to
Africa. Out of the 13,000 proper nouns included, 3,500 refer directly to
people, places and events in Africa.
Tales And Legends For Children And Adults
1998, animation, French with English subtitles, 74 minutes
Winner of the Best Animated Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival, this movie, based on West African folklore, tells the story of a gifted baby boy who undoes the deadly curses that a sorceress has placed on his village. Music score by Senegalese Youssou N'Dour, and the voices of North Africa's best performers and artists invite you to visit the mysteries of West Africa.
Michel Ocelot. Hardcover. ISBN:9782745904713
This beautifully illustrated fairy tale based on West African folklore, tells the story of a gifted baby boy who undoes the deadly curses that a sorceress has placed on his village.
HA877X - M. Ocelot, softcover. $10.95 ISBN:9782013218771
A very entertaining collection of children's stories which take place in Africa. The print is larger and the language way to
understand. These books are perfect for students who are beginning to read French.
EC1224 - M'TOTO $24.95
Anne Wilsdorf, hardcover, 32pp. ISBN:9782877671224
M'Toto feels very grown-up, as she has just gained permission to go
to the river alone to do the laundry. But she forgets her mother's
warnings about dangers lurking in the water, and accidentally meets a big
crocodile...
EC1709 - NOIRE COMME LE CAFÉ, BLANC
COMME LA LUNE $13.50
P. Mandelbaum, hardcover, 32 pp. ISBN:9782211020312
An enchanting story of a young French girl whose father is white and
whose mother is black, learning to understand the beauty of the mixture.
She develops a sense of self and pride in her heritage. A heartwarming
story which will delight readers.
SE2759 - LE RACISME EXPLIQUÉ À MA FILLE $17.95
Tahar Ben Jelloun, Softcover, 92 pp. ISBN:9782020680233
Prize-winning author Ben Jelloun meets the challenge of explaining racism to his daughter. Presented as a dialogue, the book is aimed at guiding parents and teachers to continue the discussion with young people ages 8 and up, and apply it to the American scene. The book is easy to read and provocative, touching on discrimination, religion, genetics, stereotyping, immigration, xenophobia, and more... All libraries, schools, and homes should own this book.
CPP849 - SELAVI, THAT IS LIFE: A Haitian Story of Hope. $17.95
Y. Landowne, 40 pp, Hardcover. ISBN:9780938317845
An uplifting story which celebrates the triumphs of children who face some of life's most difficult challenges. Selavi is a homeless child who is befriended by other children living on the streets in Haiti. They look out for one another, sharing food and companionship. Together they find the voice to express the needs of ‘Timoun Lari', the children who live in the streets. With a caring community they are able to build a shelter, and from there to create Radyo Timoun, Children's Radio, a station run by and for children, which is still in operation today.
FOC224 - PETITS CONTES NÈGRES POUR LES
ENFANTS DES BLANCS $18.95
B. Cendrars, illustrated by J. Duheme, paperback, 112 pp.ISBN:9782070536566
This is a marvelous collection of African folktales; tales of the
wind, the cayman lizard, the bird of the cascade and the song of the mice.
These stories are followed by a series of related games and cultural
information. This is a book to enjoy, it is for individual or group
reading.
NA2192 - LE DOUDOU DE SIYABOU $14.50
C. Le Grand, Softcover. ISBN:9782092508053
Siyabou is sad. He lost his "blankie". Luckily, all the animals in the savannah help him find it. The young readers will love the colorful journey of Siyabou throughout the fields, illustrated with creative pictures.
GR4650 - CONTES AFRICAINS: Contes de Partout et d'Ailleurs
$34.95
Kama Sywor Kamanda, illustrated by M. Koptak, hardcover, 188pp. ISBN:9782700014655
Step into the world of traditional African folklore with this large
illustrated book. Forty-four tales from different tribes, between one and
ten pages each, explore such mysteries as how the sparrow became the
governor, why the hyena has stripes, and the origin of the world.
SE7022 - CONTES D'AFRIQUE $35.95
Gougaud, hardcover, 152pp. ISBN:9782020307024
This beautiful, hardbound book of African stories will enthrall adults and children alike. With richly-colored illustrations, smooth, glossy pages, and big, bold text, this collection of fables and folklore is a true journey into the sub-Saharan imaginary. 20 tales.
SE4876 - YAKOUBA $15.95
T. Dedieu. ISBN:9782020964876
This sturdy hardbound reader presents the story of young Yakoba the lion hunter in an easy-to-read format with striking charcoal illustrations of life in an African village. Designed for the early to intermediate reader.
SE1383 VOYAGE AU SENEGAL $28.95
A. Witschger, hardcover. ISBN:9782020481380
A colorful introduction to the many faces and places of Senegal, this beautful book features bright paintings and collages exploring Senegalese geography, music, cuisine, religion, wildlife, architecture, village life, and of course, the hustle and bustle of Dakar. Accompanied by Corinne, a French tourist, and Marie, her Senegalese friend and guide, children will be introduced to a nation rich with color, diversity, and deep-rooted tradition.
SE6065 L'EPOPEE DE SOUNDIATA KEITA $44.95
D. Konate, Hardcover, 63 pp. ISBN:9782020556064
This 15" tall, hardcover book tells the epic story of Soundiata Keita, 13th-century emperor of the 12 kingdoms of Mali. Written by a direct descendent of the ancient royal line, and featuring magnificent color pencil illustrations, the book includes a detailed, hand-drawn map of Mali, an etymological study of the names "Keita" and "Konate", and an overview of the ancestors and descendents of Soundiata Keita. Designed for the intermediate reader.
SE062X L'AFRIQUE, PETIT CHAKA $29.95
M.Sellier, Hardcover, 22 pp. ISBN:9782711840625
This oversized, hardbound reader is an exquisite journey across the continent of Africa. Beautiful relief paintings accompany the lilting narrative of Petit Chaka's grandfather, the storyteller. Published by Réunion des Musées Nationaux, the book introduces a selection of actual sculptures, masks, and instruments from various regions of Africa, photographed directly from the exhibits of the National Museum of African and Oceanic Arts. A jewel that will entice children and adults alike.
EC6831 LE MAGASIN DE MON PERE $26.95
S. Ichikawa, Softcover, 40 pp. ISBN:9782211076838
Mustafa knows that someday he will grow up to be like his father. Tourists from all over the world come to buy the beautiful rugs made by Mustafa's father, and he speaks with them in English, French, and German. Mustafa's father promises to give him his favourite rug, but on one condition: it is time for Mustafa to begin his studies. He is going to learn the many languages of the world. Rich color paintings illustrate this sweet story about father and son.
EC1198 AKLI, PRINCE DU DÉSERT: Un Conte du Pays des Sables $29.95
C. Norac, Hardcover, 48 pp. ISBN:9782211071192
With only his camel for company, young prince Akli leaves home to find his sword and seek the counsel of his wise uncle. As he crosses the endless desert, he finds himself face to face with monstrous evil genies and other magical threats. A wonderful tale of sorcery, fate, and courage, with exquisite oil and charcoal illsutrations. Sélection du Comité des Mamans Printemps 2004.
PP6373
- CONTES ET LEGENDES DES ANTILLES $11.95
T. Georgel, Softcover, 210pp. ISBN:9782266128605
Through travel and exploration of the Antilles she has been able to
gather knowledge about the mysterious and fanciful stories native to that
land. This book, written in French, allows the reader to enjoy these
stories by providing helpful hints to better understand each of them. A
great way to learn about the culture of the Antilles.
COLLECTION JEUNESSE Each Volume $9.95
Your young readers will discover the magic of Africa with these
popular legends, stories of imaginary animals, and recollections of
contemporary authors.
KA5234 - CONTES DIABOLIQUES D'HAITI
$27.95
M. Barthelemy, softcover, 118 pp. ISBN:9782865375233
The reader will find the richness of the Haitian culture and
imagination in this charming anthology. Legends of monsters, animals,
nature and mankind will take you on exciting journeys to a new world.
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