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Speak the Culture: France
Written by Andrew Whittaker
A guidebook can show you where to go, a phrase-book what to say when you get there. Only Speak the Culture: France will lead you to the nation’s soul. This easy-to-use cultural companion reflects what it means to have grown up with Camus, Cézanne, De Gaulle and Bardot; it captures the spirit of France and delves deep into the Gallic psyche. Through exploring the people, the movements and the lifestyles that have shaped the French experience, you will come to an intimate understanding of France and the French. There are many travel guides and manuals on living in France. Speak the Culture: France is different: a superbly designed, informed and entertaining insight into French life and culture and who the French really are. For new residents, business travellers, holidaymakers, students and lovers of France everywhere, Speak the Culture: France is an engaging companion and guide to an enviably rich civilisation at the heart of Europe. Contents 1. Identity: the foundations of French culture 2. Literature and philosophy 3. Art and architecture 4. Performing arts 5. Arbiters of style: cinema, photography and fashion 6. Media and communications 7. Consuming culture: food and drink 8. Living culture: the state of the nation Andrew Whittaker has travelled widely and written extensively on France and the Mediterranean countries.Published by; Thorogood
ISBN: 9781854184931