France by Various (1914)

France is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and people of France. It covers the country’s geography, politics, economy, and society, as well as its art, architecture, literature, music, and cuisine. It also provides an overview of the French language, its dialects, and its influence on other languages. The book also includes a section on the history of French colonialism and its legacy in the present day. Finally, it provides an overview of the country’s current political and economic situation, as well as its place in the European Union.

By Various · First published 1914 · Genre: Travel Writing, History, Cultural Studies · 233 words

First lines

Because for once the sword broke in her hand, The words she spoke seemed perished for a space; All wrong was brazen, and in every land The tyrants walked abroad with naked face.

The waters turned to blood, as rose the Star Of evil fate denying all release. The rulers smote the feeble crying "War!" The usurers robbed the naked crying "Peace!"

And her own feet were caught in nets of gold, And her own soul profaned by sects that squirm, And little men climbed her high seats and sold Her honour to the vulture and the worm.

And she seemed broken and they thought her dead, The Over-Men, so brave against the weak. Has your last word of sophistry been said, O cult of slaves? Then it is hers to speak.

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France is listed on Textopian as an essay by Various, dated 1914 CE.

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• Work type: Essay
• Author: Various
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel Writing, History, Cultural Studies, Literary Fiction
• Length: 233 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Travel Writing — The book is likely to be a collection of stories and essays about France, written by various authors, making it a travel writing book.
• History — The book is likely to include stories and essays about the history of France, making it a history book.
• Cultural Studies — The book is likely to include stories and essays about the culture of France, making it a cultural studies book.
• Literary Fiction — The book is likely to include stories and essays about France written in a literary style, making it a literary fiction book.

Tags

1914-1918 · 1918 · Poetry · World War · World War I · abroad · blood · brazen · broke · crying · denying · every

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