Facts on File Companion to the French Novel (Companion to Literature)

This companion provides encyclopaedic coverage of the French novel from its origins in the 16th century onwards. A detailed introduction surveys the history of the French novel and discusses emerging trends. French novels such as ""Madame Bovary"" and ""The Stranger"" are staples of high school and college literature courses. This work provides coverage of the French novel since its origins in the 16th century, with an emphasis on novels most commonly studied in high school and college courses in world literature and in French culture and civilization. Encyclopedic Guide To The French Novel From Its Origins To The Present Day Is The Most Comprehensive Of Its Kind. Each Of The More Than 550 A-to-z Entries Ranges From 300 To 2500 Words And Is Followed By A Short Bibliography Of Works. Introduction -- Entries -- List Of Titles In French. Karen Taylor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. An alphabetical, comprehensive guide to well-known French authors and their notable works