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Testimony of a Resistance Fighter
In the shadows of World War II, Raymond Heymann's journey from a tranquil life in Alsace to the heart of the French Resistance unfolds in this gripping narrative. Born into a Jewish family deeply rooted in French identity, Raymond's early life of cultural richness and tradition is shattered by the onset of war. Thrust into a world where survival hinges on secrecy and courage, he must navigate the complexities of occupation, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. This is not just the story of one man's fight against tyranny but a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who stood against oppression. Raymond's story is a blend of personal struggle, cultural identity, and the universal quest for justice, resonating with readers of historical biographies like "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand and "Night" by Elie Wiesel. It offers a unique perspective on the Jewish experience in France during World War II, akin to the narrative depth and emotional impact found in works by authors like Anthony Doerr and Leon Uris. This book is a must-read for anyone captivated by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable adversity.
The Footpath to the Collinettes
Gérard Pidoux is Niçois, by adoption, it is true, but that doesn't make him any more Niçois than the other Niçois; that would be ungracious. When he aarrived in La Bella during the fifties with his parents, the town and its inhabitants offered everything to this little Parisian boy of nine years old: a theatre of infinite games, beaches, hills, streets, and friends. Extraordinary friends. That, and being surrounded by a wonderful family, albeit small, made him a happy child! He is justifiably nostalgic and endeavours to bring back the not-so-distant memories of the post-war years within one of the most engaging of large towns: Nissa la Bella. At that time, the Promenade des Anglais ended...
Literary Translation, Reception, and Transfer
The three concepts mentioned in the title of this volume imply the contact between two or more literary phenomena; they are based on similarities that are related to a form of ‘travelling’ and imitation or adaptation of entire texts, genres, forms or contents. Transfer comprises all sorts of ‘travelling’, with translation as a major instrument of transferring literature across linguistic and cultural barriers. Transfer aims at the process of communication, starting with the source product and its cultural context and then highlighting the mediation by certain agents and institutions to end up with inclusion in the target culture. Reception lays its focus on the receiving culture, esp...
Zurückbleiben bitte!
»›Zurückbleiben!‹« ohne ein »›Bitte‹« sagt oft genug der Reiche zum Armen, die ältere Generation zur nächsten, der Polizist zum Demonstranten, der sich für normal haltende Mensch zum psychisch Kranken.« In seinem Kurzroman lässt François Grosso die an Panikattacken leidende Studentin Anja in fünf Episoden und fünf U-Bahnlinien durch Wien streifen − von Selbstzweifeln geplagt, vor sich selbst und der Auseinandersetzung mit ihrem Freund Antoine fliehend. Wird ihr die nahende Demo im Uni-Viertel zum Verhängnis?
"A Terrible and Terribly Interesting Epoch"
Published in association with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum This extraordinary wartime diary provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of French and foreign-born Jewish refugees under the Vichy regime during World War II. Long hidden, the diary was written by Lucien Dreyfus, a native of Alsacewho was a teacher at the most prestigious high school in Strasbourg, an editor of the leading Jewish newspaper of Alsace and Lorraine, the devoted father of an only daughter, and the doting grandfather of an only granddaughter. In 1939, after the French declaration of war on Hitler's Germany, Lucien and his wife, Marthe, were forced by the French state to leave Strasbourg along with thou...
Studying and Working in France
This is a substantially revised, updated and expanded version of the authors' Student Guide to French Universities. It should be of interest to all English-speaking students, both linguists and non-linguists, who need practical advice when planning to study or work in France. General information is given on the French higher education system, work placements, assistantships, accommodation, life in the student community and procedures for coping with French bureaucracy. The reference section includes a presentation of some twenty universities, their towns and local amenities; a glossary of terms; and appendices designed to complement the guidance given in the text on communications with employers or academic or public authorities.
Art and Visual Culture on the French Riviera, 1956-1971
Drawing on the primary sources and little known publications from museum archives, collections in the region, and privately owned archives, Art and Visual Culture on the Riviera, 1956-1971 offers the first in-depth study of the Ecole de Nice. The author shows how artists indigenous to the region challenged the dominance of Paris as the national standard at this moment of French decentralization efforts, and growing internationalism in the arts.
Insight Guides Explore Nice & French Riviera (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Nice and the French Riviera Enjoy 14 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Nice and its famous food market, to glitzy Monaco and the exquisite perched villages of ze and Roquebrune Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview o...
City Maps Nice France
City Maps Nice France is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Nice adventure :)
