Alliance Francaise of NW CT

Morris French Discussion Group
2017-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
The Morris French Discussion group will meet on Thursday, February 16 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Previous discussion subjects have featured les calissons, le champagne, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. This month’s discussion focus is TBD.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
*East Street is in fact route 109. There’s a big sign out front. There’s both a red barn and a house – the group will be meeting in the house.

Southbury French Group Cancelled
2017-03-15 12:00 - 13:30
Due to the icy condition of the sidewalks and parking lots, our Southbury French Discussion Group is cancelled for today, March 15. Next week and the week after, we’re scheduled to play Scrabble and Mille Bornes. Our next Discussion group meeting is Wednesday April 5.
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

Café Conversation - 10h30
2017-03-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2017-02-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2017-02-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2017-01-28 10:30 - 12:30
Café Conversation is a great way to practice, improve and/or help you feel more comfortable speaking French with friendly francophones and francophiles who enjoy speaking French in an informal setting. The group meets two Saturdays a month from 10:30 to 12:30 (be sure to check this calendar often). Have a cup of coffee and meet/greet fellow members for the first half hour or so with some small talk – en français (It’s all about practicing!) and then prepare to tackle the subject of the day.
An article in French (often with a side-by-side English translation) is read out loud en français by the participants to practice proper pronounciation and to check understanding of the French vocabulary and grammar. The article will then be used to spark the conversation.
All levels of French are welcome. AFNWCT members attend free and a $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
Those with a question, or if you wish to propose a certain topic or lead one of the discussions should contact Brigitte: cafe@afnwct.org
This group meets at the AF Center located at 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301 in Southbury. See map below.

Ciné-club 1pm
2017-03-09 13:00 - 15:00
This month’s French movie will be SAMBA released in 2014 by directors Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. Featuring Omar Sy, who starred in “Les Intouchables” and Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of Serge Gainsbourg
In this movie, Sparks fly between an illegal immigrant and the caseworker who tries to help him stay in Paris.
Free for AFNWCT members. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from others.

Parlons Francais - Back to Basics
2017-03-08 14:00 - 15:30
Continuation of the series Parlons Francais hosted by the Brookfield Library. Designed for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Groupe de Lecture
2017-03-02 18:30 - 20:30
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this group has a lot of fun sipping wine, tasting cheese and crackers and taking turns reading out loud in French. Enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language.
March’s meeting is at the winter location : our AF Center in Southbury.
The title of the current selection is “Lutetia” by Pierre Assouline and the group will continue their reading starting on page 74 at the paragraph that begins: “Cet homme là-bas, par example.”
Lutetia (2005) raconte une histoire d’amour entre le détective du Lutetia et une amie d’enfance, mais surtout une histoire de la France de 1938 à 1945 à travers l’histoire de l’Hôtel Lutetia qui a, durant toute l’Occupation, servi de siège à l’Abwehr (les services secrets de l’état-major allemand) puis, à la Libération, de lieu d’accueil des déportés et rapatriés.
If you have any questions, please let Amanda know at lecture@afnwct.org.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org

Evening French Back to Basics
2017-03-02 18:30 - 20:00
The Thursday evening series Parlons Francais hosted by the Brookfield Library starts the continuation of its next session tonight. Designed for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”. We meet in one of the corners upstairs in the Main Library.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Southbury French Discussion Group @ noon
2017-03-01 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is “Les Jeux de la Francophonie”, a combination of Olympic-style games and Amateur Hour. Quels sont vos talents?

Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

Annual Festival Week
2017-03-01 08:00 - 2017-03-08 11:00
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Parlons Français - Back to Basics
2017-02-22 14:00 - 15:30
The series Parlons Francais hosted by the Brookfield Library continues its next session. Designed for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Scrabble
2017-02-22 12:00 - 13:30
We play Scrabble on the 4th or 5th Wednesday of the month, depending on holidays or other events from 12 noon until 1:30pm.
Practice thinking and diving deep into your brain to pull out French words for SCRABBLE.
Other games like Mille Bornes, Les Mots Flechés are also available to play, as participants desire.
Bring your lunch and join us!
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is kindly requested from others.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Eurochannel's 8th Short Films Program 1 - 1pm
2017-02-21 13:00 - 15:30
The Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission Eurochannel’s eighth edition Short Films Tour called “Happiness for the World to See” featuring this year’s theme: Happiness.
Viewers will be introduced to cinematic adventures from the most charming countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Italy. Plenty of places to go, plenty of stories to enjoy… We propose only one question: how happy are you?
Happiness for the world to see
“Happiness depends upon ourselves,” said Aristotle. But while philosophers and religious thinkers often define happiness in terms of living a good life, or flourishing, rather than simply as an emotion, scientists have a more pragmatic approach with measurable indicators.
Scientists argue that experiencing positive events, feeling loved and loving, accepting others and being accepted, and keeping good habits lead to finding happiness. Although it is true that an exact and complete definition of “happiness” is impossible, we can agree that it resides in a sense of well-being rather than wealth or power. But what makes some people happy might not make others happy.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 1: “Stuck in Love” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 1: “STUCK IN LOVE”

Bastille Day (14 Juillet, 2015) France (Paris) Drama, Romance 7 min.
Bravoman (Bravoman, 2016) Russia (Saint Petersburg) Comedy 18 min
The Jacket (Die Jacke, 2014) Austria Drama 9 min
The Love That Could Not Be Hidden (El amor que no podía ocultarse, 2014) Spain Comedy, Musical 10 min
Parallel (Parallèle, 2012) France (Paris) Drama 3 min
Almost Perfect (Gandrīz Ideāli, 2014) Latvia Drama, Romance 14 min
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

AFNWCT Board Meeting - 9am
2017-02-18 09:00 - 10:30
La réunion de notre Conseil aura lieu à 9h samedi le 18 février.
Si vous êtes membre et voudriez y assister, veuillez téléphoner à 203-707-0710 pour recevoir l’Ordre du Jour.

Eurochannel's 8th Short Films Program 1 - 7pm
2017-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
The Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission Eurochannel’s eighth edition Short Films Tour called “Happiness for the World to See” featuring this year’s theme: Happiness.
Viewers will be introduced to cinematic adventures from the most charming countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Italy. Plenty of places to go, plenty of stories to enjoy… We propose only one question: how happy are you?
Happiness for the world to see
“Happiness depends upon ourselves,” said Aristotle. But while philosophers and religious thinkers often define happiness in terms of living a good life, or flourishing, rather than simply as an emotion, scientists have a more pragmatic approach with measurable indicators.
Scientists argue that experiencing positive events, feeling loved and loving, accepting others and being accepted, and keeping good habits lead to finding happiness. Although it is true that an exact and complete definition of “happiness” is impossible, we can agree that it resides in a sense of well-being rather than wealth or power. But what makes some people happy might not make.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 1: “Stuck in Love” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 1: “STUCK IN LOVE”

Bastille Day (14 Juillet, 2015) France (Paris) Drama, Romance 7 min.
Bravoman (Bravoman, 2016) Russia (Saint Petersburg) Comedy 18 min
The Jacket (Die Jacke, 2014) Austria Drama 9 min
The Love That Could Not Be Hidden (El amor que no podía ocultarse, 2014) Spain Comedy, Musical 10 min
Parallel (Parallèle, 2012) France (Paris) Drama 3 min
Almost Perfect (Gandrīz Ideāli, 2014) Latvia Drama, Romance 14 min
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Morris Discussion Group Cancelled
2017-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvest Moon Timber Frame – Morris, CT, 198 East St, Morris, CT, 06763, United States
Due to illnesses and many conflicts with most of the regular participants, there will be no Morris French Discussion Group this month.
Join us next month – March 16 (the third Thursday).
Thank you for your understanding.

French Discussion Group @12 noon
2017-02-15 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is “Le Coup de Foudre – existe-il?” Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

No Ciné-club Today - Rescheduled to 3/9
2017-02-09 13:00 - 15:00
We are sorry to have to cancel today’s movie. We will show “Samba” next month on March 9 at 1pm.

Program 3 Short Films - Away We Go - 1pm
2017-02-07 13:00 - 15:00
Eurochannel’s Short Films Tour and the Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission the seventh edition, “My Dear Family” featuring this year’s theme: the European family.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 3: “Away We Go” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 3: “AWAY WE GO”
FRANCE (ILE-DE-FRANCE) “Bamako Saint-Afrique” – Drama, Comedy 12 minutes
MONTENEGRO “All of That” a Drama 13 minutes
ARMENIA “Glimmering” a Drama 13 minutes
BOSNIA “Redemption” a Drama 13 minutes
CZECH REPUBLIC “Occasional Showers” a Drama 14 minutes
IRELAND “Personal Development” a Drama 14 minutes
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Groupe de Lecture
2017-02-02 18:30 - 20:30
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this group has a lot of fun sipping wine, tasting cheese and crackers and taking turns reading out loud in French. Enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language.
February’s meeting is at the winter location : our AF Center in Southbury. So far, the weather forecast is good, with no precipitation anticipated 🙂
The title of the current selection is “Lutetia” by Pierre Assouline and the group will continue their reading starting on page 74 at the paragraph that begins: “Cet homme là-bas, par example.”
Lutetia (2005) raconte une histoire d’amour entre le détective du Lutetia et une amie d’enfance, mais surtout une histoire de la France de 1938 à 1945 à travers l’histoire de l’Hôtel Lutetia qui a, durant toute l’Occupation, servi de siège à l’Abwehr (les services secrets de l’état-major allemand) puis, à la Libération, de lieu d’accueil des déportés et rapatriés.
If you have any questions, please let Amanda know at lecture@afnwct.org.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
Questions or comments? Contact Amanda: lecture@afnwct.org

Southbury French Discussion Group @ 12noon
2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:30
Our Southbury French Discussion Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday* of each month from noon to 1:30 pm.
Today’s discussion is Les Animaux de la Forêt. Share your ideas, thoughts and “souvenirs” en français…
Our Discussion Group welcomes French speakers at all levels, whether you are a French native, fluent, just starting out or haven’t used your French in +20 years – bring your lunch and join us. We promise to be friendly and kind and look forward to meeting you.
AFNWCT members participate at no charge. A $5 suggested donation is kindly requested from all others.
If you have questions, please call 203-707-0710.

SHORT FILMS "Away We Go" POSTPONED - AGAIN!
2017-01-31
DUE TO TODAY’S WEATHER, today’s Eurochannel Short Films Program 3 “Away We Go” will be postponed until next week, February 7 at 1pm.

Eurochannel Short Films Program 3 - 7pm
2017-01-27 19:00 - 21:00
Eurochannel’s Short Films Tour is back and the Alliance Francaise of NW CT is once again co-sponsoring with the Southbury Film Commission the seventh edition, “My Dear Family” featuring this year’s theme: the European family.
The Eurochannel Short Films Tour has been a successful Eurochannel trademark for the last seven years. A unique event, the tour invites viewers to follow talented directors on an exciting exploration of Europe through short films: with the directors as guides, viewers discover fascinating cultures through the eyes of a filmmaker. Almost every European country and region is represented in this edition of the Eurochannel Short Films Tour – each of whose film is broadcast in its original language and subtitled in English – which is an example of the program’s creativity and dynamism. Brief discussions will be held between films to give time to the audience to give their reaction and ask questions.
Today’s six shorts will be from Program 3: “Away We Go” and represent the countries listed below:
PROGRAM 3: “AWAY WE GO”
FRANCE (ILE-DE-FRANCE) “Bamako Saint-Afrique” – Drama, Comedy 12 minutes
MONTENEGRO “All of That” a Drama 13 minutes
ARMENIA “Glimmering” a Drama 13 minutes
BOSNIA “Redemption” a Drama 13 minutes
CZECH REPUBLIC “Occasional Showers” a Drama 14 minutes
IRELAND “Personal Development” a Drama 14 minutes
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $5. Please RSVP by calling 203-707-0710 with your name and the number of people attending as seating is limited.
The Southbury Film Commission is a sub-commission of the Southbury Economic Development Commission and has as its mission to market the town of Southbury as a filming destination by promoting local professionals and support. The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. For more information visit their website at www.southburyfilm.org or contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@southbury-ct.gov.
All the Europe you love is on Eurochannel! Eurochannel is the award winning television channel featuring premium European entertainment with the biggest stars in cinema, TV and music. Eurochannel is available on Sling in the US. Visit Eurochannel on www.eurochannel.com, become a fan on Facebook on www.facebook.com/eurochannel and follow them on Twitter on www.twitter.com/eurochannel.

Parlons Français class - Brookfield Library 2pm
2017-01-25 14:00 - 15:30
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
This is the final ‘class” in the series Parlons Francais that the Brookfield Library is once again hosting for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Scrabble - en français - 12 noon
2017-01-25 12:00 - 13:30
Bring your lunch and join us! We’ll play Scrabble on the 4th of 5th Wednesday of the month, depending on holidays or other events.
Practice thinking and diving deep into your brain to pull out French words for SCRABBLE.
Other games like Mille Bornes, Les Mots Flechés are also available to play, as participants desire.
AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is kindly requested from others.
RSVP is kindly requested by calling (203) 707-0710.

Comprendre et Comparer des Vins - 6:30 pm
2017-01-20 18:30 - 21:00
PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE REACHED OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER. PLEASE CALL 203-707-0710 TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST BEFORE SENDING YOUR CHECK OR PAYING ON-LINE.
This group meets monthly to learn to better understand and appreciate wines by comparisons: e.g. two vintages, two different years, two different regions…. Each facilitator will decide which wines will be compared.
Our third program will be led by Nelson Veiga, Maître Sommelier Diplômé and owner of The Good Life Wine and Spirits.
Nelson Veiga graduated from the Hotel Management University in Lausanne, Switzerland. . It was during his stay there that he fell in love with wine and after an extensive field study of wine, he became a professor and taught for 16 years at the School of Hospitality Management in Miami. When he moved back to Connecticut in early 2000s, the Waterbury native scouted the location of what would become The Good Life.
The Good Life has received the Customer Service of the Year award from Connecticut Retail Merchants Association. Click HERE to go to their Facebook page.
Cost is $7.50 per person for AFNWCT members and $10.00 for non-members. There will be a limit of 20 people so be sure to RSVP sooner than later.
In order to purchase the wines, participants should send checks by Monday January 16 made payable AFNWCT to 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488 or you may pay with a credit card below. 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

Parlons Français class - Brookfield 6:30pm
2017-01-19 18:30 - 20:00
Parlons Français: Back To Basics
This is the final ‘class” in this Thursday night series Parlons Francais that the Brookfield Library has once again hosted for those who have studied French in the past, and just want a refresher.
Led by Colin Harrison, students have been going ‘back to basics’ with the textbook “Ultimate French – Beginner-Intermediate”.
Please register for this event through the Brookfield Library website.

Venue Change! Morris French Disc Group - 6pm
2017-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St, Litchfield, 06759, United States
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!!!! The Morris area French Discussion group will meet AT THE LITCHFIELD OLIVER WOLCOTT on Thursday, January 19 starting at 6:00 pm at the offices of Harvest Moon Timber Frame, LLC located at 198 East Street* in Morris (see Google Map below.) Led by a French native, previous discussion subjects have featured le Ricard, l’attentat à Nice, Truffaut interviews of Alfred Hitchcock, les parapluies de Cherbourg, the origin of Le Père Noël, Bic pens, Roquefort cheese, Le Beaujolais Nouveau….
Whether you are just learning French or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome to join. You will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and improve your French language skills at these informal meetings. Due to the shorter time, this month’s discussion will be short and informal.

Our group will then move to listen to the special Author’s Talk at 7:00pm (see details below)
Looking for The Stranger:
Albert Camus & the Life of a Literary Classic
with Author Alice Kaplan
Click Here to Register
Albert Camus’s L’Etranger has been a best-seller for so long that we forget it was ever anything else. But literary classics are made, not born: though The Stranger was a book very few readers understood or appreciated when it was published in 1942, it became a household name – a regular on lists of the great books of the 20th century.
Alice Kaplan delved into publishers’ archives to uncover a key episode in L’Etranger’s career: the first translation of the French novel into English, in the United States and in England, four years after its publication in 1946, when the war in Europe had been over for only a year. This is a tale of two cities, involving an author, his publishers, his translator, and his readers and reviewers. Knowledge of French is welcome but absolutely not required!
Alice Kaplan, John M. Musser Professor of French at Yale University, is a specialist of 20th century France. She works at the intersection of literature and history, using a method that allies archivalresearch with textual analysis. A literary translator, Kaplan serves on the newly created advisory board of the National Book Foundation’s study of the state of translation in the United States. She is a former Guggenheim Fellow, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the French Légion d’Honneur as well the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History for The Collaborator and the Henry Adams Prize for The Interpreter.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
A Wine & Cheese Reception Will Follow
The Hickory Stick Bookshop will provide books for sale & signing.

AFNWCT Members attend for free; A suggested donation of $5 is requested from others.
