French Resources

A brief guide to selected titles at Guilford College. Visit Hege Library for information on availability.

Books (Recent Acquisitions)

  • Goscinny and Uderzo. Astérix aux jeux olympiques. Paris: Hachette, 1999. French comics! The never-ending adventures of Astérix le Gaulois and his faithful sidekick Obélix. The Flintstones never had it this good.
  • Goscinny and Uderzo. Le Tour de Gaule d'Astérix. Paris: Hachette, 1999. The simple yet magically strong Obélix helps Gaul fight the Romans.
  • Pineau, Giséle. Un Papillon dans la cité. Saint Maur: Éditions Sépia, 1992. A short novel that highlights differences between life in Guadeloupe and life in the outskirts of Paris, narrated from the point of view of a ten-year old girl. A graceful depiction of how friends, family and places influence us.
  • Sempé and Goscinny. Le Petit Nicolas. Paris: Gallimard, 1973. The drily comic misadventures of a French grade-school boy, written in a straightforward style suitable for young and old alike.
  • Turcotte, Élise. Caravane. Montréal: Leméac, 1994. Thought-provoking short stories that explore a twenty-something Canadian woman's love life and relationships.

Periodicals

  • Le Monde. All the news that's fit to print, from the standard for French newspapers.
  • Le Nouvel Observateur. Essays and articles in a magazine format.
  • Paris Match. Photos, news-briefs and interviews in a glossy tabloid format.

Music CD's

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Videos and Films

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