Quebec is torn between the heritage of old Europe and the new mirage of the inclusive language. The French of Quebec is ardently protected from Anglicisms and peppered with midpoints.
Within a predominantly English-speaking continent, Quebec is a fragile confetti of Francophonie. It is not only a source of pride, but an act of resistance to speak French, says André Thibault, a Canadian linguist. The authors claim a free French language, freed from its standards. They are in the spotlight at the Paris Book Festival from April 12 to 14. The book festival is open to the public and runs from April 11 to 14 in Paris and from April 14 to April 21 in New York and New York City. For more information on the book festival, go to ParisBookFestival.com. For the full program, visit ParisBook Festival.com or go to www.parisbookfestival.co.uk. The book is available in English, French, German and Italian.