Articles related to "French Writers"
A Writer in France
A few resources for those who want to know more about the writer's life in France, including literary journals, readings, and other expat writers' websites.
paris • france • french • writer • writing
A few resources for those who want to know more about the writer's life in France, including literary journals, readings, and other expat writers' websites.
paris • france • french • writer • writing
French Writer George Sand
Brief biography of French author George Sand, famous for her Bohemian lifestyle. Like George Eliot, Sand was a woman.
george sand • french writer george sand • french novelist and playwright • books by george sand • early life of george sand
Brief biography of French author George Sand, famous for her Bohemian lifestyle. Like George Eliot, Sand was a woman.
george sand • french writer george sand • french novelist and playwright • books by george sand • early life of george sand
French Writer Victor Hugo
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
Brief biography and works of French writer Victor Hugo, creator of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Miserables.'
french writer victor hugo • hugo novelist dramatist poet • hugo les miserables • hugo the hunchback of notre dame • hugo brief biography
Two Writers Deserving Attention
french writers • american writers • selected short stories of william dean howells • gemini
french writers • american writers • selected short stories of william dean howells • gemini
André Breton and Surrealism
Life and works of French writer André Breton who helped found surrealism and wrote the Manifesto of Surrealism.
andre breton • andre breton and surrealism • breton dadaist • manifesto of surrealism • breton surrealist
Life and works of French writer André Breton who helped found surrealism and wrote the Manifesto of Surrealism.
andre breton • andre breton and surrealism • breton dadaist • manifesto of surrealism • breton surrealist
Classic Authors: Alexandre Dumas
A brief biography of Alexandre Dumas.
alexandre dumas • french writers • <i>the three musketeers</i> • <i>the count of monte cristo</i> • alexandre dumas fils
A brief biography of Alexandre Dumas.
alexandre dumas • french writers • <i>the three musketeers</i> • <i>the count of monte cristo</i> • alexandre dumas fils
Gustave Flaubert
Biography of French novelist Gustave Flaubert, one of the greatest and most influential novelists in his time, and advocate of Naturalism.
gustave flaubert • naturalism in madame bovary • flaubert biography • flaubert french realist novelist • temptation of st anthony
Biography of French novelist Gustave Flaubert, one of the greatest and most influential novelists in his time, and advocate of Naturalism.
gustave flaubert • naturalism in madame bovary • flaubert biography • flaubert french realist novelist • temptation of st anthony
Guy de Maupassant
A brief biography, life and works, of French author Guy de Maupassant, one of the world's best short-story writers.
maupassant • guy de maupassant • short story • maupassant life • short story writer
A brief biography, life and works, of French author Guy de Maupassant, one of the world's best short-story writers.
maupassant • guy de maupassant • short story • maupassant life • short story writer
Charles Baudelaire, the Edgar Allan Poe of Paris
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a prominent European poet and writer of prose who was born April 9th in Paris to an x-priest and an orphaned pauper.
poets • romantic poets • writers • romantic writers • charles baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a prominent European poet and writer of prose who was born April 9th in Paris to an x-priest and an orphaned pauper.
poets • romantic poets • writers • romantic writers • charles baudelaire
Twenty-four Short Passion Quotes
Passion is not only a part of torrid love. It also ignites our experience of many things. Passions are vices or virtues to their highest powers, Goethe said.
passion • passion and love • passion and reason • passionate life • passion warnings
Passion is not only a part of torrid love. It also ignites our experience of many things. Passions are vices or virtues to their highest powers, Goethe said.
passion • passion and love • passion and reason • passionate life • passion warnings
The Nutcracker Ballet
It could hardly be Christmas without a performance of The Nutcracker. Here is a closer look at Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet.
christmas music • ballet • tchaikovsky • nutcracker • nutcracker suite
It could hardly be Christmas without a performance of The Nutcracker. Here is a closer look at Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet.
christmas music • ballet • tchaikovsky • nutcracker • nutcracker suite
Best Picture - 1957
Remembering The Bridge on the River Kwai - the film that took home the top Oscar honor half a century ago
bridge on the river kwai • david lean • pierre boulle • william holden • alec guinness
Remembering The Bridge on the River Kwai - the film that took home the top Oscar honor half a century ago
bridge on the river kwai • david lean • pierre boulle • william holden • alec guinness
France - Lot-et-Garonne - Latour-Marliac
The French Impressionist painter Monet came to Lot-et-Garonne to buy water lilies for his garden at Giverny.
france - lot-et-garonne • latour-marliac • water lilies at le temple sur lot • etablissement botanique latour-marliac • claude monet
The French Impressionist painter Monet came to Lot-et-Garonne to buy water lilies for his garden at Giverny.
france - lot-et-garonne • latour-marliac • water lilies at le temple sur lot • etablissement botanique latour-marliac • claude monet
Luxembourg Trivia and Facts
Smaller than the state of Rhode Island, Luxembourg is nonetheless a major powerhouse in Europe. Discover some interest facts about the only Grand Duchy in the world.
luxembourg • unesco world heritage site • capital of culture • clervaux • vianden
Smaller than the state of Rhode Island, Luxembourg is nonetheless a major powerhouse in Europe. Discover some interest facts about the only Grand Duchy in the world.
luxembourg • unesco world heritage site • capital of culture • clervaux • vianden
Visit South of France - Medieval Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a fortified medieval city in the Aude département of the Languedoc-Roussillon area in the South of France. Probably the most famous place in the region.
south of france • carcassonne • languedoc-roussillon region • charles perrault • carcassonne - medieval town
Carcassonne is a fortified medieval city in the Aude département of the Languedoc-Roussillon area in the South of France. Probably the most famous place in the region.
south of france • carcassonne • languedoc-roussillon region • charles perrault • carcassonne - medieval town
What are Black Truffles?
A shy, retiring yet sought-after and highly regarded fruit that grows underground, truffle farming is now becoming a big success in Northern Spain.
black truffle • how truffles grow • truffle information centres • truffle growing areas • spanish truffles
A shy, retiring yet sought-after and highly regarded fruit that grows underground, truffle farming is now becoming a big success in Northern Spain.
black truffle • how truffles grow • truffle information centres • truffle growing areas • spanish truffles
Alexandre Dumas Père Brief Biography
Brief biography and works of French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas the elder or père, famous for swashbuckling adventure stories.
alexandre dumas the elder • alexandre dumas biography • dumas the three musketeers • dumas the count of monte cristo • alexandre dumas plays
Brief biography and works of French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas the elder or père, famous for swashbuckling adventure stories.
alexandre dumas the elder • alexandre dumas biography • dumas the three musketeers • dumas the count of monte cristo • alexandre dumas plays
Classic LGBT Lit: "The Third Sex"
Willy, husband of French writer Colette, tours the hangouts, clubs and LGBT culture of 1920s Paris in this first-ever English translation of the original 1927 book.
the third sex • lgbt lit • willy husband of colette • homosexuality in jazz age paris • lgbt culture of 1920s paris
Willy, husband of French writer Colette, tours the hangouts, clubs and LGBT culture of 1920s Paris in this first-ever English translation of the original 1927 book.
the third sex • lgbt lit • willy husband of colette • homosexuality in jazz age paris • lgbt culture of 1920s paris
Composer Amilcare Ponchielli
Brief biography of Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli - life, career, works, list of operas. Famous for opera 'La Gioconda' and as Puccini's teacher.
amilcare ponchielli • italian composer • la gioconda • ponchiellli operas • ponchielli cantatas
Brief biography of Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli - life, career, works, list of operas. Famous for opera 'La Gioconda' and as Puccini's teacher.
amilcare ponchielli • italian composer • la gioconda • ponchiellli operas • ponchielli cantatas
Emile Zola: Life and Works
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Guillaume Apollinaire Biography
Brief biography of French writer and poet Guillaume Apollinaire, influential to the surrealist movement.
guillaume apollinaire • apollinaire biography • works of guillaume apollinaire • apollinaire and surrealism • apollinaire and cubism
Brief biography of French writer and poet Guillaume Apollinaire, influential to the surrealist movement.
guillaume apollinaire • apollinaire biography • works of guillaume apollinaire • apollinaire and surrealism • apollinaire and cubism
Jean Anouilh Biography
Brief biography of prolific French playwright Jean Anouilh, best known for Antigone, Becket, The Lark, and The Traveller without Luggage.
jean anouilh • jean anouilh biography • antigone anouilh • becket anouilh • anouilh plays
Brief biography of prolific French playwright Jean Anouilh, best known for Antigone, Becket, The Lark, and The Traveller without Luggage.
jean anouilh • jean anouilh biography • antigone anouilh • becket anouilh • anouilh plays
Jeanne Lanvin
Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in Paris and one of the most prestigious. The story of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, is like a French fairy tale.
jeanne lanvin • lanvin • lanvin blue • french fashion designers • arpege
Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in Paris and one of the most prestigious. The story of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, is like a French fairy tale.
jeanne lanvin • lanvin • lanvin blue • french fashion designers • arpege
Karl Adolph Gjellerup Biography
Brief biography of Karl Adolph Gjellerup, best known for his novels with religious themes.
karl adolph gjellerup • karl gjellerup biography • gjelllerup list of works • gjellerup danish novelist • poet gjellerup
Brief biography of Karl Adolph Gjellerup, best known for his novels with religious themes.
karl adolph gjellerup • karl gjellerup biography • gjelllerup list of works • gjellerup danish novelist • poet gjellerup
Major Definitions of Biography
Leading authors have defined biography differently. They have also stressed the need for biographies to be critical. This explains the uniqueness of critical biographies.
biographical definition • critical biography • great man theory • biographical characteristics • 18th century biographies
Leading authors have defined biography differently. They have also stressed the need for biographies to be critical. This explains the uniqueness of critical biographies.
biographical definition • critical biography • great man theory • biographical characteristics • 18th century biographies
Marguerite Duras Biography
Brief biography of Marguerite Duras, regarded as France's most famous woman author of the late 20th century.
marguerite duras biography • french novelist duras • duras the lover • novels by duras • works by duras
Brief biography of Marguerite Duras, regarded as France's most famous woman author of the late 20th century.
marguerite duras biography • french novelist duras • duras the lover • novels by duras • works by duras
Misplaced Mystics
Despite an elegant prose, Ecstasy by well-known psychoanalyst Sudhir Kakar, falis as a novel.
Despite an elegant prose, Ecstasy by well-known psychoanalyst Sudhir Kakar, falis as a novel.
Multimedia Fashion Shows
New collections are being presented in multimedia format instead of the runway.
fashion goes multimedia • multimedia fashion • digital fashion debut • digital debut • yves saint laurent
New collections are being presented in multimedia format instead of the runway.
fashion goes multimedia • multimedia fashion • digital fashion debut • digital debut • yves saint laurent
Simone de Beauvoir Biography
Brief biography of Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Ethics of Ambiguity and famous for quote "One is not born a woman, one becomes one."
simone de beauvoir • de beauvoir the second sex • de beauvoir and sartre • beauvoir feminism heroine • de beavoir biography
Brief biography of Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Ethics of Ambiguity and famous for quote "One is not born a woman, one becomes one."
simone de beauvoir • de beauvoir the second sex • de beauvoir and sartre • beauvoir feminism heroine • de beavoir biography
Story Behind Festival continues to Thrill
Long a fixture of Tampa area, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival owes its origins to a fisherman who told stories about a pirate captain he once worked for.
gasparilla • tampa • travel • florida • history
Long a fixture of Tampa area, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival owes its origins to a fisherman who told stories about a pirate captain he once worked for.
gasparilla • tampa • travel • florida • history
Survive the Drive in California
Survive the Drive! by Dr. Roadmap is the book that tells you how to beat freeway traffic in Southern California, with freeway alternate routes throughout Los Angeles.
drive in southern california • survive driving in los angeles • alternate la freeway routes • dr roadmap • david rizzo
Survive the Drive! by Dr. Roadmap is the book that tells you how to beat freeway traffic in Southern California, with freeway alternate routes throughout Los Angeles.
drive in southern california • survive driving in los angeles • alternate la freeway routes • dr roadmap • david rizzo
The Earth Moves by Dan Hofstadter
The work of Italian scientist Galileo ushered in a period of rational thought backed up by scientific observations that persists to this day. The Church didn't like it.
the earth moves by dan hofstadter • urban viii • galileo galilei • invention of the telescope • 17th century science
The work of Italian scientist Galileo ushered in a period of rational thought backed up by scientific observations that persists to this day. The Church didn't like it.
the earth moves by dan hofstadter • urban viii • galileo galilei • invention of the telescope • 17th century science
The Fables of Aesop and La Fontaine
Aesop and La Fontaine are two wonderful choices for parents who want to read their children engaging animal stories with powerful moral conclusions.
fables the turtle and the two ducks • thomas h crowell • children • aesop fables • la fontaine fables
Aesop and La Fontaine are two wonderful choices for parents who want to read their children engaging animal stories with powerful moral conclusions.
fables the turtle and the two ducks • thomas h crowell • children • aesop fables • la fontaine fables
The History of Hansel and Gretel Tales
The classic fairy tale story and similar accounts had their origins in harsh times when poverty, child abandonment, and famine were quite common.
hansel and gretel • fairy tale story • children fairy tales • hansel and gretel versions • online fairy tales
The classic fairy tale story and similar accounts had their origins in harsh times when poverty, child abandonment, and famine were quite common.
hansel and gretel • fairy tale story • children fairy tales • hansel and gretel versions • online fairy tales
The Story Behind The Nutcracker Ballet
Every holiday season, both the young and young at heart flock to see one of the world's most famous ballets: The Nutcracker.
original nutcracker story • nutcracker ballet • e.t.a hoffman • the nutcracker and the mouse king • ballet history
Every holiday season, both the young and young at heart flock to see one of the world's most famous ballets: The Nutcracker.
original nutcracker story • nutcracker ballet • e.t.a hoffman • the nutcracker and the mouse king • ballet history
The Vidocq Society of Philadelphia
The Vidocq Society members, all volunteers from the ranks of law enforcement and forensic science volunteer their time and resources to solve cold cases.
the vidocq society • cold cases • law enforcement • forensic science • eugène françois vidocq
The Vidocq Society members, all volunteers from the ranks of law enforcement and forensic science volunteer their time and resources to solve cold cases.
the vidocq society • cold cases • law enforcement • forensic science • eugène françois vidocq
Visit Glastonbury Abbey – Somerset
Glastonbury Abbey has a good claim to be one of the oldest Christian sites in England, the first church probably built here in AD63.
glastonbury abbey • oldest christian sanctuary in england • isle of avalon • richard whiting • king arthur buried
Glastonbury Abbey has a good claim to be one of the oldest Christian sites in England, the first church probably built here in AD63.
glastonbury abbey • oldest christian sanctuary in england • isle of avalon • richard whiting • king arthur buried
Writing and Working Full-Time
It is the classic conundrum for writers - staying true to one's art whilst making a living. And easy or difficult, there is no one way to achieve this goal.
balancing writing with a full-time job • writing and working full-time • striking a balance between art and necessity • balancing multiple projects and tasks • how to balance art and real life
It is the classic conundrum for writers - staying true to one's art whilst making a living. And easy or difficult, there is no one way to achieve this goal.
balancing writing with a full-time job • writing and working full-time • striking a balance between art and necessity • balancing multiple projects and tasks • how to balance art and real life
Absinthe and the Arts
Absinthe, commonly referred to as the 'green fairy,' drew many 19th-century artists and writers into its mysterious web.
absinthe • liqueur • green fairy • impressionism • cubism
Absinthe, commonly referred to as the 'green fairy,' drew many 19th-century artists and writers into its mysterious web.
absinthe • liqueur • green fairy • impressionism • cubism
Analyzing the Memoir
David Layton discusses the form of the memoir, as well as his future literary plans.
david layton • memoir • poetry
David Layton discusses the form of the memoir, as well as his future literary plans.
david layton • memoir • poetry
Discover the Hidden Gem of Ferney-Voltaire
Ferney-Voltaire, a historical town in the region of the Rhône-Alpes is on the eastern border of France within proximity of the cosmopolitan city, Geneva.
voltaire • ferney-voltaire • rhône-alpes • france • geneva
Ferney-Voltaire, a historical town in the region of the Rhône-Alpes is on the eastern border of France within proximity of the cosmopolitan city, Geneva.
voltaire • ferney-voltaire • rhône-alpes • france • geneva
Free Marketing Tips From Drayton Bird
Constant communication with customers is crucial for business success says Drayton Bird, who helped O&M Direct become the world's largest direct marketing agency network.
drayton bird • free marketing strategy • marketing plan • free direct marketing tips • customer loyalty
Constant communication with customers is crucial for business success says Drayton Bird, who helped O&M Direct become the world's largest direct marketing agency network.
drayton bird • free marketing strategy • marketing plan • free direct marketing tips • customer loyalty
How Did Race Become Popular
The article explains how defining race, a term with no scientific meaning, led to racism. The development of racism has negatively impacted American society.
americanconstitution • johnlocke • racism • slavery • indenturedservants
The article explains how defining race, a term with no scientific meaning, led to racism. The development of racism has negatively impacted American society.
americanconstitution • johnlocke • racism • slavery • indenturedservants
Make a French Mother's Day Card
Celebrate Mother's Day like you're in France. Moms everywhere will love a unique card with meaningful sayings and quotes en français.
french mother's day card • mothers day in france • french mother's day greeting • homemade mother's day card • fete des meres card
Celebrate Mother's Day like you're in France. Moms everywhere will love a unique card with meaningful sayings and quotes en français.
french mother's day card • mothers day in france • french mother's day greeting • homemade mother's day card • fete des meres card
Marcel Proust and Food
While himself subsisting on a diet of coffee and croissants, Marcel Proust saw food as revealing the hidden essence of reality and cooking as an art form.
marcel proust • in search of lost time • proust and food • eating and cooking in proust • food in search of lost time
While himself subsisting on a diet of coffee and croissants, Marcel Proust saw food as revealing the hidden essence of reality and cooking as an art form.
marcel proust • in search of lost time • proust and food • eating and cooking in proust • food in search of lost time
Octavio Paz Biography
Brief biography of Mexican poet Octavio Paz, famous for The Labyrinth of Solitude, Sun Stone and other poetry on the theme of harmony.
octavio paz biography • octavio paz mexican poet • octavio paz poems • paz laberinto de la soledad • octavio paz labyrinth of solitude
Brief biography of Mexican poet Octavio Paz, famous for The Labyrinth of Solitude, Sun Stone and other poetry on the theme of harmony.
octavio paz biography • octavio paz mexican poet • octavio paz poems • paz laberinto de la soledad • octavio paz labyrinth of solitude
Quotes & the Meanings of Flowers
The language of flowers; the meanings of flowers and quotes. How floral bouquets show love, friendship, desire and joy. Love words, quotes and poetry about flowers.
the meanings of flowers • quotes about flowers • flower meanings quotations poems • what do flowers mean • floral gifts
The language of flowers; the meanings of flowers and quotes. How floral bouquets show love, friendship, desire and joy. Love words, quotes and poetry about flowers.
the meanings of flowers • quotes about flowers • flower meanings quotations poems • what do flowers mean • floral gifts
Review of The Earth and Sky of Jacques Dorme
Personal experience transcends nationality and history in this quest for identity.
review of the earth and sky of jacques dorme andre • modern french literature andreï makine • saint exupéry andreï makine • identity the earth and sky of jacques dorme • french and russian history andreï makine
Personal experience transcends nationality and history in this quest for identity.
review of the earth and sky of jacques dorme andre • modern french literature andreï makine • saint exupéry andreï makine • identity the earth and sky of jacques dorme • french and russian history andreï makine
The Marine Biologist's Worldview
Marine biologists are scientists who study the organisms living in the ocean. Theirs a multifaceted discipline, but one unified by wonder at Life beneath the waves.
becoming a marine biologist • marine biologist • marine biologists • philosophy of marine biology • philosophy of marine biologists
Marine biologists are scientists who study the organisms living in the ocean. Theirs a multifaceted discipline, but one unified by wonder at Life beneath the waves.
becoming a marine biologist • marine biologist • marine biologists • philosophy of marine biology • philosophy of marine biologists
Was there a real King Arthur?
Did King Arthur exist? I find the legendary King Arthur more interesting, than any real one, but this is a fasinating question.
king arthur • dark ages • legend of arthur • malory • guinevere
Did King Arthur exist? I find the legendary King Arthur more interesting, than any real one, but this is a fasinating question.
king arthur • dark ages • legend of arthur • malory • guinevere
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