Touché
A French Woman's Take on the English
$37.41
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
6 September 2007
Summary
A brilliant and vigorous observer of both French and British societies, which she knows intimately, 32-year-old Agnes Catherine Poirier has spent the last ten years explaining the peculiarities of France to the British and of Britain to the French. Not an easy job.
Having studied both in Paris and London, writing in both languages for the French and British press, Agnes Catherine Poirier plays with national stereotypes, which are both stupid and dangerous, with dexterity and savoir fa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753821701 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753821702 |
| Author: | Agnes Catherine Poirier |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 6 September 2007 |
| Weight: | 164g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 155mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
‘The funniest frog in print.”
Poirier skillfully fuses commentary and autobiography, and her writing – smart, slightly bossy but also sometimes self-mocking – is consistently engaging - GUARDIAN - John Dugdale
About The Author
Agnes Catherine Poirier
Writer and broadcaster Agnes Catherine Poirier is primarily a political journalist and film critic for Liberation, Telerama and a regular commentator for The Guardian and the BBC.
Previous titles: Touche (PB Aug 06)
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