So France

Author: Che Er
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: France is an eternal theme. French art, literary classics, scenic spots, and even the lifestyle of the French have been admired by people around the world for nearly a century. This book tells the story of an era. From the mid-1980s to the early 21st century, this was a period when France was declining, and also the time when the author worked and lived in France. Although the article touches on various aspects of French history, culture, customs, economy, and ideology, the author does not intend to write a comprehensive portrait of France. Instead, drawing on his many years of personal experiences, he captures the unique essence of France and portrays its lesser-known sides: the advanced, the backward, the civilized, the ignorant, the rational, and the absurd. Throughout the text, he often makes vivid comparisons between the French and Asians, especially the Chinese, allowing readers to see the distinct characteristics of their own culture through concrete examples.