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Book Synopsis: “Absolutely marvelous…lively and learned….Marilyn Yalom’s book is a distinguished contribution to our experience of a great literature, as well as an endearing memoir.” —Diane Johnson, author of Lulu in Marrakech and Le Divorce
“[An] enchanting tour of French literature—from Abelard and Heloise in the 12th century to Marguerite Duras in the 20th and Philippe Sollers in the 21st.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
How the French Invented Love is an entertaining and masterful history of love à la française by acclaimed scholar Marilyn Yalom. Spanning the Middle Ages to the present, Yalom explores a love-obsessed culture through its great works of literature—from Molière’s comic love to the tragic love of Racine, from the existential love of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre to the romanticism of George Sand and Alfred de Musset. A thoroughly engaging homage to French culture and literature interlaced with the author’s delicious personal anecdotes, How the French Invented Love is ideal for fans of Alain de Botton, Adam Gopnik, and Simon Schama.
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Discover the passionate history of love and romance with "How the French Invented Love: Nine Hundred Years of Passion and Romance." Written by renowned scholar Marilyn Yalom, this captivating book takes you on an enchanting tour of French literature, spanning from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Immerse yourself in the love-obsessed culture of France as you explore its great works of literature. From the comedic love of Moliere to the tragic love of Racine, from the existential love of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre to the romanticism of George Sand and Alfred de Musset, each page of this masterful history is filled with captivating stories and profound insights.
Not only does "How the French Invented Love" provide an intellectual exploration of French culture, but it also offers a delightful touch of personal anecdotes from the author herself. Marilyn Yalom's storytelling skills bring this book to life, making it an engaging and enjoyable read for anyone fascinated by love, literature, and the French way of life.
If you're a fan of Alain de Botton, Adam Gopnik, or Simon Schama, you will absolutely adore "How the French Invented Love." Get your copy today and delve into the rich heritage of love that the French have cultivated for centuries. Experience a love affair with this captivating book, here.
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