French Literature: An Approach Through Close Reading (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258569594)

French Literature: An Approach Through Close Reading is a comprehensive guide to understanding French literature through the practice of close reading, written by W. M. Frohock. The book provides a detailed analysis of some of the most important works of French literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, including works by authors such as Montaigne, Moli�����re, Racine, Voltaire, Flaubert, Proust, and Camus.Frohock's approach emphasizes the importance of close reading, which involves a careful and detailed analysis of the language, structure, and themes of a literary work. He provides readers with a step-by-step guide to close reading, including tips on how to identify important literary elements such as plot, character, setting, and symbolism.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a different period of French literature. Each chapter begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context in which the literature was produced, followed by a close reading of one or more key works from that period.Throughout the book, Frohock provides readers with a wealth of background information on French literature, including discussions of important literary movements, genres, and themes. He also includes numerous examples of close reading, demonstrating how readers can apply his approach to their own analysis of literary works.Overall, French Literature: An Approach Through Close Reading is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and appreciating the rich tradition of French literature. It is a valuable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. M. Frohock
ISBN-10: 1258569590
ISBN-13: 9781258569594
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2013
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d