As the founding figure of the movement known as 'existentialism', Jean-Paul Sartre was a key figure in twentieth-century literature & philosophy, whose writings changed the course of critical thought. This book sets Sartre's thought in context, & considers a number of key ideas, charting their impact & continuing influence. ...

Jean-Paul Sartre was arguably the most celebrated & written-about intellectual of the twentieth century. This title offers general readers & specialised students alike a way of understanding the seeming enigmas & contradictions in Sartre's very public, & occasionally hazardous commitments. ...

One of the most brilliant film-makers in post-war French & world cinema, Jean-Pierre Melville enjoys popularity. This book looks at Melville's controversial critical & political standing, his extraordinary focus on masculinity & male stars such as Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo & Lino Ventura, & his trademark 'pared-down' mise-en-scene. ...

Collection of six classic films from acclaimed French director, Jean-Pierre Melville. ' Army of Shadows' (1969) is based on the novel by Joseph Kessel. Drawing on the director's own experiences in World War II, the film follows a band of resistance fighters in German-controlled France. As the war continues, the grip of the occupying force tightens & friendships, loyalty & trust give way to suspicion, secrecy & loss. ' Le Doulos' (1962) is a gangster film starring Jean-Paul Belmondo as the duplicitous Silien, underworld criminal & police informer, & Serge Reggiani as the dogged villain Faugel. ' Leon Morin, Pretre' (1961) stars Emmanuele Riva & Belmondo & tells the story of an unfulfilled love affair set against the troubled backdrop of German-occupied France. ' Le Cercle Rouge' (1970) stars Alain Delon as a master thief, Yves Montand as an alcoholic ex-cop, & Italian star Gian-Maria Volonte as an escaped criminal. Together, they plot a daring heist of an upmarket Parisian jewellery story against impossible odds. In ' Bob Le Flambeur' (1955), Bob the Gambler (Roger Duchesne) reverts to his old trade as a bank robber after several bad rolls of the dice. However, his plans to rip off a casino are thrown into chaos by an unforeseen murder & the duplicitous scheming of his criminal colleagues. Finally, ' Un Flic' (1972) stars Delon as Police Commissioner Coleman who finds himself playing a game of cat & mouse with a gang of thieves after a bank robbery in a small Riviera town goes wrong. ...

Even though his viaducts for the TGV Atlantic line & several innovative projects rapidly brought him national recognition, Jean-Yves Barrier managed to avoid involvement in fashions & trends. Barrier approaches each project with a fresh eye, & tries to come up with a powerful idea that is then expressed spontaneously in his sketches. ...

In this comprehensive introduction to Winterson's work, Sonya Andermahr considers its significance in the context of contemporary British culture & literary history. Including an interview with the author, this guide offers an accessible reading of all Winterson's work & an overview of the varied critical reception this has received. ...

A comprehensive introduction to Jeanette Winterson's writing. This work provides students with a critical guide to Winterson's most commonly studied texts, covering major themes & developments, & issues of style, technique & genre, from a range of contemporary critical & theoretical perspectives. ...