Clíona Hensey, author of Reconstructive Memory Work, delves into the struggles of female descendants of Harkis in this blog post, highlighting their fight for justice and critique of France’s colonial past and its lasting legacies.
Liverpool University Press to publish ‘French Studies’ and ‘French Studies Bulletin’ from 2025
Liverpool University Press is delighted to announce a new publishing partnership with the Society for French Studies, to publish the journals 'French Studies' and 'French Studies Bulletin' from 2025.
Introducing ‘Convergences Franco-Chinoises: La Valeur de la Créativité Transculturelle’: The Latest Special Collection from MLO
We are delighted to introduce ‘Convergences franco-chinoises: La valeur de la créativité’ the latest special collection from Modern Languages Open which is available to read Open Access. Taking into account the evolution of world public opinion towards China, this study reveals new trends in the creative practice of Franco-Chinese artists and in the field of research, as well as the growing role of the visual arts. This Special Collection is edited by Dr Rosalind Silvester, Queen’s University Belfast, who introduces the Collection, with her thoughts on the contemporary field of Francophone Chinese Studies.
Pride Month 2024 Reading List
This Pride Month, we've put together a selection of books and journal articles which can help us learn about queerness and queer representation - from Trans-ing the enlightenment to new translations of classic Latin American Literature.
New to our World Writing in French series: Prisoner of the Levant
Prisoner of the Levant, a novel written by Darina Al Joundi and translated by Helen Vassallo, offers a moving account of the struggle for emancipation and enlightenment, condemning a world that restricts women's freedom. In this blog post, Helen Vassallo explores the novel's premise and reflects on her experience translating this impactful work.
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