The Subversive Tradition in French Literature: 1870 1971: 002 (Twayne's world Authors Series) - Tapa dura

Each chapter begins with a review and chronology of a political incident or situation, then discusses one or more writers and his works within that context. "Subversive" is a little dramatic; "social protest" might be more accurate. Weinstein (French, Stanford) writes in a comfortably informal style and is free with his opinions on literature, politics, and history. All quotations are in English and French. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.