From its inception however, the phrase has never been wholly adopted by it’s citizens nor its leaders. From Napoleon to Marshal Pétain, it has had to be altered to suit Frances true relationship with equality and liberty. French women, for example, were only give the right to vote in 1945. It was one of the last countries in Europe and the world to do so, given that many of the countries that followed had been colonised and not self-governed. Freedom and equality have never been principles France has been comfortable with.
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Women in Translation Month
Women in Translation month is important for a multitude of reasons. Being able to access stories from other cultures and traditions allows us to connect with people and learn about the diversity of the world and increase our sympathies and compassion for people who we might not otherwise encounter expect through political narratives. It also…
Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang
I think Yellowface is more about an overall message than a neat and tidy thriller plot. There are more than a few convenient passages in the book, but these don’t take anything away from the overall story. The writing is both sharp and funny and the pace is fast moving, so much so you don’t want to put to put it down. In fact I can’t remember the last time I devoured a book the way I did this one.
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