Author Description

Paris, the City of Light, inspires the entire world -- especially the poets of Quebec. In this anthology, superbly translated by Stephen Scobie and Marie Vautier, Quebecois poets explore the splendours, mysteries and secrets of Paris. This ancient centre of culture, the capital city of their ancestors, the settlers of New France, puts the poets in touch with the source of their vibrant art. Paris speaks to Quebec's greatest poets in their own language and they in turn celebrate this city of beauty and of art. Edited by Claudine Bertrand and illustrated with atmospheric black-and-white photography, this anthology makes a wonderful introduction to contemporary Quebecois poetry and an intriguing exploration of one of the world's favourite cities."