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French Literature
French literature is, generally speaking, literature written in the French language, particularly by citizens of France; it may also refer to literature written by people living in France who speak traditional languages of France other than French. Literature written by citizens of other nations such as Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Senegal, Algeria, Morocco, etc. is referred to as Francophone literature. As of 2006, French writers have been awarded more Nobel Prizes in Literature than novelists, poets and essayists of any other country. France itself ranks first in the list of Nobel Prizes in
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He asked himself... whether it was not outrageous for society to treat thus precisely those of its members who were the least well endowed in the division of goods made by chance, and consequently the most deserving of consideration.
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If I didn't try to assume responsibility for my own existence, it would seem utterly absurd to go on existing.
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― The Age of Reason
― The Age of Reason
Exploring the "fiction" of Helene Cixous; looking at how she uses other writers (from literary t…more
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Join me in reading Émile Zola's 'Au Bonheur des Dames' (The Ladies' Delight/The Ladies' Paradise…more
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Venez discuter de littérature pour l'immersion française. Come find and discuss literature for F…more
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Bonjour! This is for everyone learning French, whether on your own or at school. We can share ti…more
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