French Lessons: A Memoir by Alice Kaplan

French Lessons: A Memoir

by Alice Kaplan

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	717 KB
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In her memoir, French Lessons, Alice Kaplan explores her lifelong fascination with France and the French language. Kaplan's memoir is a deeply personal and moving account of her experiences as a student, a teacher, and a writer in France.

Kaplan's journey to France began in the 1960s, when she was a young student at Yale University. She spent her junior year abroad in Paris, and it was there that she fell in love with the city, the culture, and the language. After graduating from Yale, Kaplan returned to France to pursue a doctorate in French literature. She spent many years in Paris, teaching at the Sorbonne and writing about French literature and culture.

In French Lessons, Kaplan recounts her experiences in France with wit, insight, and a deep affection for the country and its people. She writes about her early struggles with the French language, her friendships with French intellectuals, and her love affair with a French man. Kaplan also explores the complex relationship between France and the United States, and the ways in which her own experiences in France have shaped her understanding of both countries.

French Lessons is a beautifully written and deeply personal memoir that will appeal to anyone who has ever been fascinated by France or the French language. Kaplan's insights into French culture and society are both insightful and entertaining, and her story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever lived abroad or experienced a different culture.

Reviews

“French Lessons is a charming and insightful memoir about one woman's love affair with France. Kaplan's writing is witty, erudite, and deeply personal. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever been fascinated by France or the French language.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Alice Kaplan's French Lessons is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Kaplan's insights into French culture and society are both insightful and entertaining, and her story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever lived abroad or experienced a different culture.” —The Washington Post Book World

“French Lessons is a must-read for anyone who loves France, the French language, or a good memoir. Kaplan's writing is elegant, witty, and insightful. This is a book that I will cherish for years to come.” —The San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Alice Kaplan is a professor of French at Yale University. She is the author of several books, including The Collaborator, Dreaming in French, and The Interpreter. Kaplan has received numerous awards for her writing, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

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French Lessons: A Memoir

by Alice Kaplan

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	717 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	226 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE