Guide to French Literature: Volume I: Beginnings to 1789 & Volume II: 1789 to the Present

Chicago, Illinois: St. James Press/ Gale Research, 1994. The Guide to French Literature, in two volumes, surveys the lives and works of famous French writers from the roots of French literature to the present. Compiled and edited by the eminent scholar Professor A.H.T Levi, the Guide offers comprehensive entries on over 300 of the most notable French authors from Ronsard, Montaigne and the Crebillons to Camus and Le Clezio. Entries are devoted to the primary writers, with some entries on important movements, literary groups and publications. Each "Writer" entry provides: an extensive narrative biography; a thorough critical analysis and evaluation of all major works; plot summaries; a full list of the writer's publications; and a select list of biographical and critical studies. The unique thematic index to each volume has been designed to link individuals and literary movements with editors, publishers, patrons, painters, musicians and groupings. Each volume also includes a title index and a chronology. 1995 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine and front cover. Cartographic endpapers. Small stamps on half-title and title pgs., and top outer edge. No pockets, labels, or other marks. Minimal shelfwear. Heavy item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Reference Library.