French literature

French literature is, generally speaking, literature written in the French language, particularly by citizens of France; it may also refer to literature written by people living in France who speak other traditional non-French languages. For literature written in French by citizens of other nations, see Francophone literature.

Related Topics:
Literature - French language - France - Non-French languages - Francophone literature

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To cover the vastness of the subject, the French literature article has been divided into a series of separate historical articles navigable through the template to the right. One can also directly access French literature category indexes, such as alphabetical lists of authors or titles. A general introduction and some supplementary or general material are included on this page.

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For information about French art, see: French art.

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For historical background on France, see: History of France.

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For other topics on French culture, see: French culture.

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