The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World
HK$190.00
DESCRIPTION :
What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept? In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today. Peppered with anecdotes and humour, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone’s life.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 211 mm x 137 mm
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure
Society & Social Sciences
What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept? In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today. Peppered with anecdotes and humour, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone’s life.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9781250778000 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Yandell, Cathy | |
| PUBLISHER : St Martin's Press | PUBLICATION DATE : February 17, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S. |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure
Society & Social Sciences
In Store Availabillity | Click name to email shop:
| Prince Building: | 2 |
| IFC: | 3 |
| Repulse Bay: | 0 |
| Festival Walk: | 3 |
| Lyndhurst Terrace: | 3 |
| Tai Kwun: | 2 |
Shop inventory for reference only. Please contact shops for actual stock availability.