Le Silence de la mer/The silence of the sea (Bilingual edition) by Vercors

Le Silence de la mer/The silence of the sea (Bilingual edition) by Vercors

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Introduces a Vercors' tale to a generation without personal experience of World War II who may not be able to read it in its original language. This book includes a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, a glossary of French terms and a bibliography.

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Le Silence de la mer/The silence of the sea (Bilingual edition) by Vercors

This first bilingual edition of France's most enduring wartime novel introduces Vercors's famous tale to a generation without personal experience of World War II who may not be able to read it in its original language. Readers are assisted with a historical and literary introduction, explanatory notes, a glossary of French terms and a select bibliography.
'Not only a distinguished piece of fiction but also a brilliant piece of reporting on French resistance' Life'Saying something new about such a work was the central challenge faced by Brown and Stokes. To my surprise, they have succeeded in meeting this challenge.'French Review
James W. Brown is Professor of French at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Lawrence D. Stokes is Professor of History, Dalhousie University. Translated from the French by Cyril Connelly
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ISBN 13 9780854963782
ISBN 10 0854963782
Title Le Silence de la mer/The silence of the sea (Bilingual edition)
Author Vercors
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1992-11-05
Number of pages 102
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.