Jones, Ted

The French Riviera: A Literary Guide for Travellers (Literary Guides for Travellers)

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ISBN 13:
9780755617586
author:
Jones, Ted
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Tauris Parke
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.22 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.87

Description

The French Riviera has long been a source of inspiration for writers. This literary guide takes you on a journey along its famous coast, from Hyeres to the Italian border, introducing the lives and work of those who found their voices there. From distinguished Nobel laureates to new authors, Ted Jones's comprehensive work covers a wide range of writers who have drawn on the region's beauty and charm. You'll discover the homes, haunts, and habitats of Graham Greene, W. Somerset Maugham, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Guy de Maupassant, and many others. With its rich history and stunning landscapes, the French Riviera has been a magnet for writers since the fourteenth century. This book is your passport to understanding the literary heritage of this captivating region.

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