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LAGARDE ET MICHARD "Les Siècles".
A complete panorama of French literature, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century, in six volumes.This collection has proven itself as an important reference for all who wish to learn and increase their knowledge of French literature. The new edition of this collection (1997) approaches literature from a thematic angle, and maintains the important aspects that have made it famous; a chronological presentation of the authors and their works, complemented by well chosen excerpts.
  • BO300 - MOYEN - ÂGE. $44.95 240 pp. ISBN:9782040162078
  • BO310 - XVI SIÈCLE. $45.95 253 pp. ISBN:9782040162092
  • BO320 - XVII SIÈCLE. $48.95 448 pp. ISBN:9782040162115
  • BO330 - XVIII SIÈCLE. $49.50 418 pp. ISBN:9782040162139
  • BO340 - XIX SIÈCLE. $55.95 578 pp. ISBN:9782040162160
  • BO350 - XX SIÈCLE. $64.95 896 pp. ISBN:9782040180003
    SPECIAL PRICE FOR COMPLETE SET OF 6 VOLUMES:
  • BO360 - 6 Volume Set. $289.95

CL7567 - LITTERATURE PROGRESSIVE DU FRANCAIS $34.50

N. Blondeau, F. Allouache, and M.F. Né. Softcover, 160 pp. ISBN:9782090337563

Presenting the best of French literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century, this text combines excerpts of great literature with comprehension questions to help the students delve deeper into the text. Excerpts represent a range of French and Francophone authors including: Molière, Voltaire, Stendhal, Cocteau, Beauvoir, Senghor.
CL7575 - Answer Key. $15.50 ISBN:9782090337570

COLLECTION HENRI MITTERAND: Littérature, Textes et Documents
5 volumes, A. Berthelet, Conilliat, et al.
This collection demonstrates a totally modern approach to French literature by presenting its rapport with the arts. It is an excellent anthology of modernized and vibrant texts which will increase the interest of students, professors, and all who enjoy French literature. Included in each volume are comparisons between French and foreign literature of the same century, critiques from the period, a pedagogical guide giving a concise explanation of each text, abundant illustrations, and descriptions of paintings and sculpture of the times. This excellent series will enhance any library.

FOCUS STUDENT EDITIONS: FRENCH $14.95 EACH
M. Rochester, E. Angelini, N. Schorr.
Appropriate as introductory texts for French language courses in literature and culture, these paperback editions prepared with non-native French speakers in mind include an introduction in French to the author and the work, the complete novel with both linguistic and cultural notes (both in French), and a current bibliography and questions in the AP format to facilitate study.

HA1049 ANTHOLOGIE DE TEXTES LITTERAIRES DU MOYEN AGE AU XXIEME SIECLE $72.95
B. Alluin. Softcover, 640pp. ISBN:9782011351043
Designed for high school and college students, this rich anthology presents the works of the best-known authors from the Middle Ages to the present day. Comprehension questions accompany the writing samples to help the student gain a better understanding of the text. A literary history introduces each piece of writing to convey the events of that period.

FRANÇAIS: LITTÉRATURE ET MÉTHODES
CENTURIES OF LITERATURE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

C. Desaintghislain et al.
This text offers a clear perspective of the changes in literature through a discussion of authors, movements, and text excerpts. Your students will understand the logic of themes, the construction of plays, and the images of poetry via the use of multiple examples and explanations, exercises and text analyses. An excellent and thorough manual used by the "classes de lycée."
NA6583 - Student Book Softcover, 544 pp. $54.95 ISBN:9782091765815
NA5821 - Teacher's Guide Softcover, 575 pp. $50.75 ISBN:9782091765822
NA6416 - Workbook $15.50 ISBN:9782091764160

ANTHOLOGIE DE LA LITTERATURE FRANÇAISE ET EUROPEENNE
B. Valette/D.Giovacchini/C. Audier/A.P.Van Teslaar, softcover
Using the same methods as "Français: Litterature et méthodes", this anthology covers both French and European Authors. Each entry includes text, a brief analysis, biography of the authors and essay questions for discussions. The colors illustrations bring added dimension to your studies of European Literature.
  • NA4264 - Student Book 480pp. $49.95. ISBN:9782091764269
  • NA4272 - Teacher's Guide 319 pp. $50.75. ISBN:9782091764276


COLLECTION LITTÉRAMA
Clefs is designed for students who want to develop an understanding of French literary techniques. Exercises are based on classic literary works as well as modern-day magazine and newspaper articles. Each example is accompanied by numerous activities. Clefs lays out the tools necessary for text analysis and recognition of literary genres. The three other volumes furnish a panorama of literature from each century in its social, political, historical, and artistic context, as well as questions to assure the understanding of the works.

COLLECTION GÉNIES ET RÉALITÉS
Softcover, approximately 280 pages each. These complete biographies of famous French authors include a plethora of black-and-white photos and reprints, a chronology and an index of all personages cited. These books place the authors in historical perspective and clearly describe how their times and lives affected their writings.

Literary Studies

DCH521X - MOMENTS LITTERAIRES: Anthologie pour cours intermédiaires $81.95
B. Hirsch, C. Thompson. Softcover, 234 pp. ISBN:9780669215212
Select works from the Middle Ages to contemporary times provide upper level high school and intermediate college students with a perspective of French literature. Biographies of the authors, information about the times, and background notes on the story provide cultural support to ease students' understanding. Difficult words are glossed in French as necessary, comprehension exercises verify students' comprehension of the selection and essay questions develop their writing and conversational skills.

BO907 - DICTIONNAIRE DES OEUVRES LITTÉRAIRES DE LANGUE FRANÇAISE.
The Set $450.00

4 Volumes. Edited by J - P. de Beaumarchais and D. Couty, 2,356 pp.
Four enormous volumes dedicated to literature, literary history, and famous authors. These comprehensive reference tools are hardbound, and dust jacketed. Over 3,700 works are reviewed, including analysis of synopsis and plot development, literary themes, and characters. This four volume set belongs in libraries and classrooms to enhance the study of literature.

DE TEXTES À L'OEUVRE
These texts offer a clear perspective of the changes in literature through a discussion of authors, movements, and text excerpts. Your students will understand the logic of themes, the construction of plays, and the images of poetry via the the use of multiple examples and explanations, exercises and text analyses. Excellent and thorough manuals used by the "classes de lycée", these books assist your students in developing strong writing and textual comprehension skills. A short glossary of literary terms is found at the end of each book. The teacher's guide and transparencies allow further implementation of the concepts presented in these titles.

DC0713 - INTRODUCTION AUX ÉTUDES LITTÉRAIRES. $44.95
Directed by M. Deleroix and F. Hallyn, softbound, 391 pp. ISBN:9782801107133
Written by some 20 literary specialists, this text covers an in - depth analysis of every aspect concerning French literature. Poetry, history, psychology, sociology, word - study, etc. are a sampling of the contents of this text. A valuable addition for the serious students of French literature.

HT0868 - LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE DE A À Z $29.95
F. Aguettaz, C. Eterstein. Softcover. 479 pp. ISBN:9782218746215
Entries in alphabetical order in the following five categories: authors, works, important or symbolic figures, history of literature, or literary terms are found in this volume. It also contains a chronological table listing important authors and literary movements. This is an indispensable tool for students or anyone interested in French literature.

NA6653 - LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE: auteurs, œuvres, genres et mouvements $26.95
C. DeLigny, M. Rousselot. Softcover, 159 pp ISBN:9782091832807
A compact handbook which covers six ages of literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. The book is organized in double page presentation; the left is a synthesis of information, while the right illustrates the subjects discussed. Very easy to follow, this manual is an excellent summary of the main movements in French Literature.

SE0001 - DICTIONNAIRE DES ÉCRIVAINS FRANÇAIS $39.95
Jean Malignon, 1997 edition, 658 pp, Softcover, 2 Volumes.
This well illustrated dictionary contains the biographies and literary productions of 280 French authors dating from the medieval times through authors born in the early 20th century. A chart at the end of the book gives a chronological overview of the most important historic events, significant literary works and cultural occurrences during this time span which makes it an essential reference for students or teachers of French literature.

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