So France

Author: Che Er
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: France is an eternal theme. French art, literary classics, famous 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 experienced a decline from its peak, and also the time when the author worked and lived in France. Although the articles touch on various aspects of French history, culture, customs, economy, and thought, the author does not intend to depict the entirety of France. Instead, based on his many years of personal experience, 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, the author often makes vivid comparisons between the French and Asians, especially the Chinese, allowing readers to see the distinct characteristics of their own nation through concrete examples.