The Colonial Heritage of French Comics
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An innovative study marrying postcolonial criticism and graphic art to read the colonial heritage of France through its comics.
Culture francesi e francofone contemporanee Serie
Questa serie si addentra nell'affascinante mondo delle culture francesi e francofone contemporanee. Esplora argomenti diversi che vanno dalla politica e dalla società all'arte e alla letteratura. Offre ai lettori una profonda visione di ciò che plasma queste culture dinamiche oggi. È una lettura ideale per chiunque sia interessato al panorama attuale di queste regioni.
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