The France of Today

Experience the charm, culture, and contradictions of modern France in this lyrical and insightful portrait by Wendell, a prominent literary critic and Francophile. From the boulevards of Paris to the hamlets of Provence, he explores the traditions, innovations, and tensions that shape the French identity and way of life, and offers a nuanced and affectionate perspective on this enduring and enchanting nation.

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