Another Fountain

Quick Shout

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May 18th 2007
I am currently on the train, en-route to Dijon. I have my hostel booked, and all is well. I have started to read Hugo's 'Les Misérables,' with the help of my French-English dictionary. I figure that after I get through the first few hundred pages, the rest will be easy, and I'll have a better understanding of the language. I may have to get a new dictionary, however, because the one I brough ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more