Morceaux choisis [Paperback]

First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of Andr? Maurois (18851967).First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of Andr? Maurois (18851967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface by the author and detailed notes.First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of Andr? Maurois (18851967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface by the author and detailed notes.First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of Andr? Maurois (18851967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface by the author and detailed notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the works of Maurois.Preface; Introduction. M. Andr? Maurois et son oeuvre; 1. Conseils ? un jeune homme; 2. Extrait des dialogues sur le commandement; 3. Rouen; 4. Au pays des articoles - une temp?te ? bord d'un yacht; 5. Les mondes imaginaires (M??pe) - Strasbourg; 6. Disra?li; 7. ?tudes anglaises - Madame du Deffand; 8. ?tudes anglaises - Ruskin; 9. ?tudes anglaises - Oscar Wilde; 10. Ariel; 11. Byron - les Byron de Newstead; Notes.