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Lawrence D. Kritzman Books

    Lawrence D. Kritzman is a distinguished professor of French and comparative literature. His scholarship delves deeply into the analysis of literary works and thought, particularly within the realms of French literature and philosophy. Kritzman's research often focuses on the imaginative processes employed by authors in their writings. His approach offers readers insightful perspectives on literary creation and its intellectual underpinnings.

    The Columbia History of Twentieth-Century French Thought
    Realms of Memory III.
    Rhetoric of Sexuality & French

    • Rhetoric of Sexuality & French

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      Exploring the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and French Renaissance literature, this 1991 book delves into how psychological concepts influence literary interpretation and creation. It offers insights into the characters and narratives of the era, revealing deeper meanings through the lens of psychoanalysis. The analysis highlights the complexities of human behavior and thought as reflected in the works of prominent Renaissance authors, making it a significant contribution to both literary and psychological studies.

      Rhetoric of Sexuality & French

    • Realms of Memory III.

      • 688 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
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      The third and final volume in Pierre Nora's award-winning (for Volume I) REALMS OF MEMORY, which includes groundbreaking discussions of France's past, powerfully demonstrates how a nation can both recover and rediscover its identity through remembrance, how rewriting history can forge new paradigms of cultural identity, and how meanings attached to an event can be as significant as the event itself. 146 illustrations.

      Realms of Memory III.

    • The Columbia History of Twentieth-Century French Thought

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      This valuable reference is an authoritative guide to 20th century French thought. It considers the intellectual figures, movements and publications that helped define fields as diverse as history, psychoanalysis, film, philosophy, and economics.

      The Columbia History of Twentieth-Century French Thought