Awards

• Short-listed for Nominated for the 2018 Richard Wall Memorial Award, honoring books on film and broadcasting 2018 (UK)

Overview

Chic, sophisticated, seductive and enigmatic, the Parisienne possesses a je ne sais quoi that makes her difficult to define. But who or what is the Parisienne, and how is she depicted in cinema? The first book-length study on the subject combines scholarship in the fields of art history, literature and fashion to enrich our understanding of this intriguing cinematic figure, simultaneously offering new perspectives on film. Accessible and wide-ranging, it will be of immediate interest to students and researchers working in film studies, French studies and the broader humanities, as well as cinephiles and Francophiles alike. -- .

Full Product Details

Author:   Felicity Chaplin
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9781526109538

ISBN 10:   1526109530
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   12 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Introduction: ‘What’s she like?’ 1 Muse 2 Cosmopolite 3 Icon of fashion 4 Femme fatale 5 Courtesan 6 Star Conclusion: ‘Look, let’s start all over again. What’s she like?’ Index -- .

Reviews

'In this well-researched and insightful monograph, Felicity Chaplin presents the figure of the Parisienne in cinema between art and life , concentrating on 1950s and 1960s French and Hollywood film. She covers approximately four films per chapter, over six main sections, using Parisienne as both a noun and an adjective, and writing of what she terms the Parisienne-ness of her subjects.This book is a valuable addition to film studies, fashion studies and general cultural studies. The style is engaging, and the research is wide-ranging and thought provoking.' Dervila cooke, Dublin City University, H-France Review Vol. 18 (April 2018), No. 92 -- .

Author Information

Felicity Chaplin is Scholarly Teaching Fellow in French Studies at Monash University

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions