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Tag Archives: Le maréchal absolu
The Untranslated Book Club
I have decided to add another tier to my Patreon—The Untranslated Book Club. Please do not rush to join it yet and read carefully what I have to say. The main goal of the Book Club is to encourage learners … Continue reading
The Absolute Marshal (Le Maréchal absolu) by Pierre Jourde
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems to me that Pierre Jourde’s doorstopper went largely unnoticed in the English language media discussing the rentrée of 2012. The more interesting it appeared to me, since I am wildly excited by the recent spate … Continue reading
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