Product Description

The German occupation of France from 1940 to 1945 presented wrenching challenges for the nation's artists and intellectuals. Some were able to flee the country; those who remained, responded in various ways. This book provides a full account of how France's artistic leaders coped under the crushing German presence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #394666 in Books
• Published on: 2010-02-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .1 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

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Review
'A fascinating account of how famous writers, artists, and intellectuals living in France during the war survived the Nazi occupation; a whole spectrum from heroes to collaborators.' Marcel Berlins, Guardian G2. 'In this elegantly written, coolly intelligent book Spotts refrains from judgment.' Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Sunday Telegraph. 'Admirably forensic and entertaining... What Spotts brings to the story is a set of refreshing opinions on familiar figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and the rest of the crowd clustered around the cafes of Saint-Germaindes Pres... Spotts has written an excellent book.' Andrew Hussey, New Statesman. --'The Guardian G2', 'Sunday Telegraph', 'New Statesman'

Review
"'What should you do?' asks Frederic Spotts ... In this elegantly written, coolly intelligent book [Spotts] refrains from judgment."

Review
"This book ... makes compelling reading for anyone who is even vaguely interested in France and things French."