Le Dizionario critico della letteratura francese de Franco Simone

The Critical Dictionary of French Literature, published in Turin in 1972 under the leadership of Franco Simone, reflects the combined efforts of a number of Italian and foreign scholars and experts. Its primary focus is a critical assessment of the major authors, themes and masterworks of French Literature. It also deals with the relationship between criticism and history, and the clash between tradition innovation. Additionally, it presents an exhaustive view of critical studies in each era.