When the world spoke French
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New York : New York Review Books, [2011].
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Central - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York : New York Review Books, [2011].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxxi, 519 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English

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General Note
"Originally published as Quand l'Europe parlait français by Éditions de Fallois, 2001"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A gallery of portraits of Europeans and Americans who conversed and corresponded in French, along with excerpts from their letters or other writings. These men and women, despite their differences, were all irresistibly attracted to the ideal of human happiness inspired by the Enlightenment, whose capital was Paris and whose king was Voltaire. Whether they were in Paris or far away, speaking French connected them in spirit with all those who desired to emulate Parisian tastes, style of life, and social pleasures. Their stories are testaments to the appeal of that famous "sweetness of life" nourished by France and its language.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Fumaroli, M., & Howard, R. (2011). When the world spoke French . New York Review Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Fumaroli, Marc and Richard Howard. 2011. When the World Spoke French. New York Review Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Fumaroli, Marc and Richard Howard. When the World Spoke French New York Review Books, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Fumaroli, Marc., and Richard Howard. When the World Spoke French New York Review Books, 2011.

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