BOOKS IN ENGLISH
These are the only five books in English about Georges Brassens and his work
PROJET BRASSENS
French lyrics and English translations by Dr. Ted Neather of 5 songs by Brassens: Pauvre Martin; La non-demande en mariage; Putain de toi; Mourir pour des idées; Le testament.
Includes a brief introduction to Georges Brassens and to Projet Brassens, with photographs. A5 booklet, 20 pages.
UK £4
Special price for booklet plus either Le vent CD or La marine CD £15
Canada $15
Special price for booklet plus either Le vent CD or La marine CD $37.38
US $10
Special price for booklet plus either Le vent CD or La marine CD $24.94 |
LE VENT TRANSLATED
English translations of all 13 songs on Projet Brassens' CD Le vent,
with notes by Dr. Ted Neather. A5 booklet, 24 pages.
UK £4
Special price for booklet and Le vent CD £15
Canada $15
Special price for booklet and Le vent CD $37.38
US $10
Special price for booklet and Le vent CD $24.94 |
LA MARINE TRANSLATED
English translations of all 13 songs on Projet Brassens' CD La marine,
with notes by Dr. Ted Neather. A5 booklet, 24 pages.
UK £4
Special price for booklet and La marine CD £15
Canada $15
Special price for booklet and La marine CD $37.38
US $10
Special price for booklet and La marine CD $24.94 |
SOME SONGS BY GEORGES BRASSENS
Translations and notes by American poet Jack Foley. Songs translated in full are Le temps ne fait rien à l'affaire, Tempête dans un bénitier, Stances à un cambrioleur, La fille a cent sous, and Chanson pour l'Auvergnat.
Paperback 'chapbook', 29 pages.
UK £6
Canada $15
US $10 |
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BRASSENS: CHANSONS
A scholarly guide by Sara Poole. To quote from the back cover: "...a comprehensive
introduction to the principal concerns of Brassens' work, examining his
unique contribution to the rich tradition of la chanson in France and using close textual analysis to elucidate the complexities of his sophisticated but accessible use of language....also...an extensive bibliography. This book will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand the legacy of an incontournable of popular French culture and essential reading for those wishing to learn more about la
chanson française." Paperback, 86 pages
UK £9
Canada $22
US $15 |
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